Dahlia bouquets always look luxurious and are very popular. They are especially in demand in autumn. Flower shops rarely include them in their assortment. Therefore, a private florist has the opportunity to make money on cutting dahlias, selling beautiful bouquets from late summer to October.
When growing dahlias for a cut, pay attention to the following important nuances.
Variety selection
For cutting, the best varieties will be those with attractive inflorescences, looking up or slightly to the side, with long peduncles.
The best cutting qualities are possessed by the following groups: nymph, pompom, spherical, semi-cactus and cactus with a flower size of 12 … 18 cm.
Inflorescence color
Varieties with red, pink and white shades are the most win-win. Yellow, orange, dark, bi-colored are much less in demand. Success depends on the ability to choose varieties with different colors for a bouquet, where they will beautifully complement each other.
Watering and feeding
It is necessary to grow sturdy plants that will produce quality flower stems for cutting. Top dressing and watering issues will also be important. Dahlias are fairly drought-resistant plants. They are watered as needed for moisture. But in the period August-September, if the weather is dry, then watering is necessary. Fertilizers are applied in accordance with the development phases of the bushes. Do not get carried away with feeding with increased doses of nitrogen, otherwise the plants will fatten and fatten up green mass to the detriment of flower inflorescences.
Formation of plants
One of the main components of the successful cultivation of dahlia cuttings is to systematically pinch, pinch and pinch the bushes. Moreover, these activities should be done at the earliest possible date in order to direct nutrition to the flower stems of plants in time.
Cutting flowers
Fully blooming inflorescences are cut in the evening and immediately placed in containers with water, which is taken out into a cool room. All leaves from the stems must be removed.
