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How to prune café au lait dahlia

Best time
Pinch tips in late spring; disbud and deadhead through summer; cut back after first autumn frost
How often
Disbud and deadhead continuously through the growing season; annual lift and cut-back at season end
Technique
Pinch the leading shoot above the third node early in the season. Remove side buds around the main bud for larger flowers. Deadhead to the next lateral bud. Cut stems to 15 cm before lifting tubers after frost.

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Pruning café au lait dahlia — FAQ

When should I prune café au lait dahlia?

Pinch tips in late spring; disbud and deadhead through summer; cut back after first autumn frost. Pinch the leading shoot above the third node early in the season. Remove side buds around the main bud for larger flowers. Deadhead to the next lateral bud. Cut stems to 15 cm before lifting tubers after frost.

How often does café au lait dahlia need pruning?

Disbud and deadhead continuously through the growing season; annual lift and cut-back at season end. Café au Lait dahlia produces large, show-stopping blooms that benefit from disbudding — removing side buds concentrates energy into one large flower per stem. Pinch tips early for bushy growth. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to keep the plant productive through summer. Cut to ground after frost and store tubers over winter in a frost-free location.

How do you prune café au lait dahlia?

Pinch the leading shoot above the third node early in the season. Remove side buds around the main bud for larger flowers. Deadhead to the next lateral bud. Cut stems to 15 cm before lifting tubers after frost.