Pruning guide
How to prune dahlia 'mrs eileen'
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 'mrs eileen' — FAQ
When should I prune dahlia 'mrs eileen'?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does dahlia 'mrs eileen' need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune dahlia 'mrs eileen' 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 'mrs eileen'?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.