These spectacular flowers have a reputation for being dainty, but they don’t mind being left alone in the cold
Dahlias have gone from being inexplicably out of fashion to one of the most on-trend plants around in the space of a mere five years or so. However, as often happens with plants that have enjoyed a renaissance, some of the horticultural advice that comes with them is a little outdated. This includes the single trickiest thing about these wonderfully blousy blooms – lifting them around this time of year.
If you’re new to growing dahlias, here’s how to reduce your workload and get better results at the same time.