
Cutting dahlias so they keep coming
Where to cut, how often to pick and why a bud is better than a bloom.

October 24, 2026 · 5 min
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A short letter every other Sunday from the allotment: what is blooming, what I sowed and one thing to try.

Where to cut, how often to pick and why a bud is better than a bloom.

One small cut in the first month that doubles the flowers in July.