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Homes & Gardens
Rachel Crow

How to deadhead dahlias – and keep these sensational blooms flowering well into the fall

Red and yellow decorative Dahlia 'Bettina Verbeek' in flower.

Dahlias are the undeniable superstars of the summer flower bed, and knowing how to deadhead them is crucial for keeping these showy and flamboyant blooms flowering for longer.

There is such a wide variety of dahlias to enjoy, coming in a vast array of colors, varying flower sizes and shapes, multi-colored blooms or dark foliage cultivars. Growers across the world continue to introduce new variations and color shades to keep up with the trends – in fact, the range of sizes and colors is practically unmatched in the world of flowers. And the good news is that with the right care and attention, dahlias can keep flowering from summer into winter.

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