fertilizing dahlias

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Dahlias are heavy feeders...but not on Nitrogen. Pinching back the plants will also make for a bushier plant and more blooms. I pinch back the 3rd or 4th set of new leaves (depending on which variety it is) and stand back and watch 'em grow! I'm learning more each growing season from some of my "Dahlia mentors"....I've had Dahlias since 1962,... and hope to have them for another 40 or so years. Happy planting!

I'm going to try that...sounds like it should help prevent them from toppling over so easily too.