Dahlia Prince Vaillant

Dahlia 'Prince Vaillant' appreciates sunny spots in your garden. Place it in a soil of ordinary type, rich in humus, sandy, fairly fertile, and well-drained. Plant the bulbs at a depth of 10 cm (4in), spaced 40 cm (16in) apart. Planting should take place after the last frost, from May to June. Easy to cultivate, provide a nitrogen-rich fertiliser until the end of June, then a potassium-rich fertiliser from July to October. These supplements should be applied once a week and will be beneficial for extending the flowering period. After planting, water regularly at the base, preferably in the evening, avoiding wetting the foliage. Watering is imperative during hot periods. Regularly remove faded flowers. After flowering, bring the bulbs indoors to a dry and well-ventilated place, if possible in sand and protected from rodents. A cellar is an ideal location. Before bringing them indoors, leave some leaves in place so that the bulb can replenish its nutrient reserves, and wait for these leaves to turn yellow. You can replant them in spring.