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Why my Dahlia is so leggy?

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Posted by mshelenlu none (My Page) on
Fri, Jun 27, 14 at 1:35

I planted two dahlias at the same time, in the same raised bed. Why is one soooo much leggier. It's growing tall flower stems, so tall when it blooms, it is starting to droop. The other plant is growing steady and bushier. The tall one is also pushing away from the retaining wall behind it. I have a squash plant that is creeping its way over to the dahlia... Could she be "running away" from the squash vine?

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RE: Why my Dahlia is so leggy?

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Are they the same dahlia type? I have several--ranging from a foot tall to four feet, and the taller types are definitely leggier.

It may require support if it's a taller type--tomato cages work well, or a stake if you can put it in without damaging the tuber (I usually drop stakes in at the same time as the tuber to avoid damage).

If it's the same type, it may be getting a little more shade than the sturdier one. You might be able to pinch it to encourage more bushiness and less legginess. There's tons of pinching instructions online.

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