Tips for Looking After Flowering Bulbs:

Dahlia

After flowering the reserves of the bulb are built-up from the leaves
Do not remove the leaves until they dry out
Lift and divide clumps after a few years
After flowering feed with tomato fertiliser at half the strength used for tomatoes
Mulch during the resting period
Division should be done in the resting period

*"In the Green": Plants are lifted just after flowering with the leaves still intact. Ensure they never dry out. Plant back at their original depth. The papery sheath around the bulb should just be visible.

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