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#88218 Jul 12th, 2007 at 08:11 AM
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I love growing dahlias and have a large garden of them - but often when I cut them for arrangements, they wilt and die - how can I keep them looking fresh in a bouquet?

Robyn4345 #88345 Jul 12th, 2007 at 10:27 AM
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Hi Robyn. Welcome to the forum. If you use a sharp straight edge razor to cut flowers the stem doesnt get squished like with other cutters. If you post your question in the flowers section you may get much more insight.


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Wrennie #88458 Jul 12th, 2007 at 01:55 PM
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Hi Robyn. I order some of my dahlia tubers from Swan Island Dahlias. They have over 40 acres of dahlias & have been in business for 80 years. They're tips for cut flowers are the following:

1) best time to cut dahlias are in the cool mornings
2) place cut stems in 2 - 3 inches of VERY HOT WATER (160-180 degrees)
3) allow to cool at least one hour

They say this sets the blooms and makes them last 4 - 6 days.


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constantgardener #88459 Jul 12th, 2007 at 01:58 PM
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Are you growing the Edna C. dahlia?

DeborahL #94606 Jul 21st, 2007 at 04:08 PM
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I myself donot have the Edna C. but I heard it's a huge yellow dinnerplate variety. Must be lovely!


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