[SpudtheBinx]

Hi I am trying my hand at Dahlias for the first time, and I have 3 in a 10" planter. The thing is they are really short, like 2" tall, but they have loads of healthy looking leaves and flower buds. Any others I have seen grow tall, so what's up with mine? There is a pic http://www.daveandbecca.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dahlia_pot.jpg so you can see what I mean.

Thanks

[Goosegirl]

They can vary in size - what does it say on the packet / label? It might be a good idea as it's still early to nip off the flower buds so you get a stronger plant for later.

[SpudtheBinx]

The label just said Mixed Dahlias. I don't think the plants are weak though, just very short.

[fatcat1955]

They are probably bedding dahlias. Did you buy them as young plants? If so they are grown from seed or cuttings and will not have formed a tuber yet.

[SpudtheBinx]

Yeah they were young plants in . I wanted to grow them for cut flowers, but alas not this time