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Ed’s dahlia tips:

• Don’t plant too many dahlias in one pot. Give them space to spread and grow.

• Don’t over-order on tubers (I try to follow this rule but haven’t succeeded so far).

• Water frequently but not at night otherwise you risk powdery mildew on your plants.

• Make sure you put them somewhere that gets some sun but not too much. My most successful ones have had at least three hours of morning sun then shade for the rest of the day.

• Don’t let your family plant any vegetables where you’ve left your tubers in the ground over winter.

• If the leaves start wilting, don’t panic – it’s perfectly normal as dahlias can wilt in direct sunlight but come back once in the shade again.

WELLINGTON

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