By: Kelly Cable

Hello Katharine,

I have my dahlias that I have overwintered for now 4 years down in Cornwall. I do take them out and store in shed will definitely do the onion bags though and hang , great idea. I have one question One of my varieties of Dahlias is the Tangerine from Sarah Raven, however some of them seem to get soggy before they open or after they open the middle pollentating part is wet and doesn’t hold up very long. Is that because I am not using the right nutrients? I have heard conflicting answers low nitrogen feed vs tomato feed but whatever it is to be. They still seem a bit delicate. I cut the leafs around the base and I mulch the top area and try to only give them a good watering once a week! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!