Pinching out and Thinning out Dahlias May June

Dahlias are varied and beautiful. With so much variety in this plant group you can definately find one, two or 20 that you will love. But what can you do to get the most flowers out of your plant, rather than end up with a leggy or bushy plant with minimal blooms These simple tips for the end of May and the beginning of June will help you get the most out of your plants. Pinching out (aka stopping or pinching off) upright varities will encourage your Dahlia to produce side shoots that lead to more flowers. Thinning out bushy varities will focus the Dahlia s energy into flower production. This video also includes an update on Dahlia cuttings taken at the beginning of May