Re: Dahlias

In Z8 here Dahlias will only survive a very mild winter. I dig mine after
frost has killed the stems and store in a cool dryish place(in my case a
frost free but otherwise unheated greenhouse).
Brian

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From: Patricia R. Wenham <prw@televar.com>
To: perennials@mallorn.com
Subject: Re: Dahlias
Date: Monday, January 19, 1998 9:21 PM

TexasVRS2 wrote:
> 
> I just say a program on HGTV that had the most beautiful dahlias!!!
> This is one flower that I have never thought of trying. I always thought
they
> were very hard to grow and maintain.   I don't have a desk reference, is
the
> dahlia an annual or a perennial?  What zone & what growing conditions?  I
have
> that heavy red clay.........
> 
> Valencia
> Texas-Zone 8
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Valencia,

Dahlias are tubers that in most climates must be dug and stored in
winter to avoid freezing.  Zone 8 should be able to handle having them
in the ground all winter with a light mulch.

They are as easy to grow as a potato and they do not get potato bugs! 
They grow fairly tall and most requite staking.  They come in many
different forms, sizes and colors.  Do a bit of surfing and ask for
dahlias as there are several web sites for them.  

I am sure you would find some you really like.

patti <prw@televar.com>

PS there is a dahlia list on the net too.
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