AT A GLANCE
To make dahlias last longer as cut flowers, they should be cut early in the morning before they are too open. Cactus and pompom dahlias work best. Regular water changes and a shady location promote longevity in the vase.
Do dahlias last long as cut flowers?
Dahlias are great as cut flowers not too longing durable. Because of this, they are rarely available from florists.
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If you have your own garden, these flowers are still worth pruning because with the right pruning and attention, they will last for 7 to 12 days.
If the dahlias are already open too wide, they won't last as long. If you at stuffed sorts If you can already see the stamens, you should stop using them as cut flowers.
Which dahlias are best suited for the vase?
The most suitable cactus dahlias and pompom dahlias for the vase. They have long and strong stems that can store a lot of water and do not bend in the vase. Others too tall dahlias are suitable as cut flowers.
When should dahlias be cut for the vase?
In the early morning hours you should go to Cutting the dahlias get ready. Then there is still a lot of juice in the stems, because the sun hasn't robbed them of the flowers during the day.
The general rule is: it is better to cut when they are not mature than to open them too wide. Dahlias, whose flower buds have just opened, are therefore ideal. In the center of the flower, the petals should still be close together.
But don't be too hasty: Dahlia buds that are still closed will not open again after the cut.
How to properly cut dahlias for the vase?
To cut these cut flowers you should use a clean and sharp blade Knife use. The stems should never be crushed.
At home, the flowers are freed from the lower leaves and shortened again before they go into the vase. Cutting again is important to open up the pathways. Remove 3 to 5 cm of the stalks, cutting as you go aslant. Then straight into the water with the dahlias!
What other flowers go well with dahlias in a bouquet?
Dahlias, for example, like to be included roses, gerberas or wildflowers combined. It is only important that the other cut flowers bloom at the same time and their appearance goes well with the dahlias.
What care do dahlias need as cut flowers?
In order to keep for a long time, the dahlias should be watered regularly water change receive. Use lukewarm water for this.
In addition, the vase with the cut flowers should not be in the sun or near ripening fruits such as apples or bananas.
Tip
Keep the water level high in the stems of the dahlias
The evening before cutting, you should water the dahlias properly again. After cutting for the vase, it is advisable to either leave the dahlias in the water for an hour (in the shade) or transport them home in a small bucket with some water. This allows the flowers to absorb plenty of water and then last longer.