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12.06.2023 - 01:02 / gardenerspath.com
How to Propagate Dahlia Stem and Tuber CuttingsEager to add more plants to the dahlia beds? It’s easy to propagate new plants from cuttings.
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If you’re a dahlia enthusiast who loves surprises, I can highly recommend buying a budget bulk bag of unnamed, random tubers.
It’s already fun waiting for the dahlias you know and love to bloom, but there’s an extra thrill when the colors, shapes, and sizes are a complete mystery.
Here’s one of my best-ever surprises: In the picture below is ‘Bahama Red,’ a stunning, bold coral dahlia with white tips that offers a vibrant contrast to the more muted creams and candy pinks in my collection.
It was an immediate hit with visitors, especially my friend Jo. Like any smart, frugal gardener, the moment she saw it, she called dibs on a few tubers.
Buying tubers can be expensive for dahlia fans like Jo and me – one is never enough.
The bargain lucky dip bag I bought was an attempt to replace a significant number of dahlias I lost to storage rot, while also staying on budget.
So it may come as a surprise to discover you can easily propagate dahlias from cuttings, and even better, it’s a gift that keeps on giving.
If you take cuttings in early spring as sprouts burst to life, you may get five, 10, or even more plants from one tuber.
Here are the simple steps to taking cuttings in spring to bulk up your beds for free.
You’ll also find tips on doing it in autumn if you want to snaffle an exciting variety from a friend’s garden for some extra goodies the following year.
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