How to prune dahlia 'gallery art deco'

Deadhead through summer and autumn; cut back after first frost. Remove spent flower heads promptly, cutting back to the next leaf joint or side bud. Gallery series dahlias are bred to branch freely, so no pinching is usually needed. After frost, cut stems to 10–15 cm before lifting or mulching tubers.

Deadhead every 7–10 days; cut back once after frost. Dahlia 'Gallery Art Deco' is a compact gallery-series dahlia that is naturally bushy and requires minimal pruning. Pinching is optional on this dwarf type. Regular deadheading of spent blooms extends flowering significantly. Cut all growth back to ground level after frost; lift tubers in colder climates where ground freezes.

Remove spent flower heads promptly, cutting back to the next leaf joint or side bud. Gallery series dahlias are bred to branch freely, so no pinching is usually needed. After frost, cut stems to 10–15 cm before lifting or mulching tubers.