Gardening

After the Frost

Posted by Melissa Peterson on

What do the dahlias look like after a frost? They look pretty black and dead. Right now they are busy sending all of their energy down to the tubers. They will stay like this for a few more frosts. After a few weeks I will trim the stalks back to about 6″ and leave for another week or so. This should allow next year’s eyes to set.

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Do your dahlias look like this right now too?

Published by Melissa Peterson

The Blooming Farmhouse is managed by Melissa Peterson, a flower obsessed, chicken enthusiast living in Southwest Iowa.

2 Comments Add yours

  1. Julie says:
    October 15, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    You need to invest in a big long sheet!!! 😢

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  2. Pingback: How To: Fall Dahlia Cuttings – The Blooming Farmhouse

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