Dahlia Kogane Fubuki

Plant your dahlias during the warmer days in a deeply tilled and enriched soil, for example with bonemeal. Place your tuber and crumble the soil well to fill without any air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, pour one litre of water. Water regularly during the first 6 weeks to aid in root development. Dahlias are sensitive to cold. They need to be overwintered. In November, the first frost will blacken the foliage, indicating it's time to dig them up. Carefully unearth the tubers, removing as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so that the tuber can replenish its reserves. When the foliage is dry, cut the stems to 10 cm (4in) above the tuber. Spread your bulbs in a crate on a newspaper. Store in a frost-free, dry, cool, and dark place.