Pruning guide
How to prune dahlia 'cafe au lait'
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning dahlia 'cafe au lait' — FAQ
When should I prune dahlia 'cafe au lait'?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does dahlia 'cafe au lait' need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune dahlia 'cafe au lait' mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune dahlia 'cafe au lait'?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.