Dahlias Troubleshooting Common Dahlia Problems: A Gardener’s Guide to Diagnosis and Solutions Trouble with your dahlias? From poor flowering and yellow leaves to wind and salt stress, this expert guide helps diagnose common problems and restore your plants to vibrant health—perfect for coastal and inland gardeners alike. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Dahlias Innovative Dahlia Display Ideas: Garden Showstoppers for Every Style From cottage charm to bold modern borders, dahlias offer endless creative display possibilities. Discover expert ideas for showcasing them in beds, containers, and mixed borders with striking colour combinations and inspired planting techniques. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Dahlias The Art of Precision: Advanced Dahlia Propagation for Consistency and Vigour Master the art of dahlia propagation with expert techniques for consistent, vigorous clones. From basal cuttings to mist propagation, learn how timing, method, and care ensure identical, high-performing dahlias season after season. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Dahlias Managing Dahlia Viruses and Pests in the Southwest: An Expert’s Seasonal Guide Protect dahlias from viruses and pests with expert IPM strategies. From clean stock to biocontrols and Cornish-specific advice, this guide helps you safeguard your plants through every season—and every challenge the Southwest can throw at them. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Dahlias When the Rain Comes: Managing Dahlia Health in a Cornish Climate In Cornwall’s wet summers, dahlias face disease, pests, and rot. With airflow, drainage, companion planting, and eco-friendly pest control, gardeners can protect their blooms and build a resilient, balanced garden. By Ellory Moss • 5 min read
Dahlias The Backbone of Beauty: What Really Holds a Dahlia Tall? The unseen strength of a dahlia lies in its cells, genes, and skilled support—where lignin, genetics, and windwise staking combine to hold each bloom tall. In Cornwall’s gardens, this hidden science turns resilience into beauty. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Dahlias Dahlias by the Sea: How Coastal Winds Shape the Way We Grow In Cornwall’s coastal gardens, dahlias bloom against the odds—weathering salt-laden winds, thriving behind stone walls and windbreaks. Growing them here is a lesson in resilience and beauty, where each flower stands as a bold testament to nature’s dance with the sea. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Dahlias Bold Borders and Blousy Blooms: Designing into Late Summer Colour with Dahlias In late summer, dahlias take centre stage in bold, abundant Cornish borders. Paired with textured companions and vibrant colour palettes, they bring drama, movement, and seasonal joy—creating a garden that overflows with life right through to autumn. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Dahlias Grounded in the Earth: Mastering Soil for Dahlias in the Cornish Garden Beneath Cornwall’s rich soils lies the secret to spectacular dahlias. From drainage to pH, organic matter to climate, mastering soil management unlocks a season of dazzling blooms. This is advanced dahlia growing—rooted in the earth, refined by the gardener’s hand. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Dahlias Dahlias in the Cutting Garden: Growing for Bouquets and Home Use Dahlias are the generous heart of the Cornish cutting garden — the more you pick, the more they bloom. With simple care and a few creative touches, they bring a vibrant, cottage-garden charm to every vase and bouquet, from high summer to first frost. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Dahlias The Dahlia’s Dark Side: Victorian Symbolism, Myths, and Forgotten Folklore Beyond its beauty, the dahlia hides a world of symbolism — from Aztec war myths to Victorian whispers of betrayal. A flower of duality, it speaks of strength, mystery, and the untold stories woven through its vivid blooms. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
