Growing Dahlias: How To Pinch For More Blooms

[@lucindarandolph369]

Just bought my 1st Dahlia. 😍 I kill house plants 🥹 But have become an avid rose grower in my new garden. 🌹 A before and after vid would rock!! Huge thanks ❤

[@jonifejes6815]

Found some thrown away dahlias...this is the third year I’ve nursed them back and they are all blooming. Thank you for this wonderful information

[@suzannerogers3215]

This was great! My Aunt just told me last year about doing this, but seeing it done was SO helpful!!

[@alisonschuurman895]

Vital information for a newbie like me!! I learn best visually, from how-to videos like this. Keep ‘em coming!

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Happy to hear it was helpful ☺️💐

[@jenacy]

Thank you so much for taking the time to take us through each step clearly. I have planted quite a few dahlias, love them, and cannot wait to see more and more flowers now I know how to pinch them properly. Once again,many thanks 😊.

[@hikinggirl1601]

Great info plus short and straight to the point. Love that... I will try it on my dahlias.

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Happy to hear it was helpful! ☺️💐

[@shariknox6887]

Great video, thanks! I'm just starting out with Dahlia's in Southern Fl.

[@RosaIacono-x2n]

Thank you for your video on ranunculus. You mention covering with compost. Can you please let us know what kind of compost is best. Thank you,

[@Augustinne]

I hope you keep doing this great work with the videos. Your knowledge is appreciated. Thank you!

[@a.moisey6588]

This is an excellent video. Thank you. Succinct how to videos are so helpful.

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Oh good! Happy to hear it was helpful ☺️💐

[@minaatri3267]

Thank you so much ,my sister and I both grow dahlias they grow so well in the northwest.

[@mjarevirtv2094]

Wow nice beautiful job Watching from California I got new knowledge I follow your vlog

[@robertennor1143]

What a great, concise, video. Thanks. Near the end, you show a tall, unpinched stem about to flower. I thought you were going to say sacrifice the bud and pinch the stalk, but you didn’t. I’m assuming that if you had pinched, the best you might expect for the season, would be a dahlia bush with no flowers. Am I right? You’d never have guessed it but I’m new to this. I was pondering this very question at about 6am this morning, but decided I should research before taking the bull by the horns. I have at least three plants in this state but another 10 that are slower growing and salvageable I think. I’ll certainly pinch those but the first three? Leave them and do better next year? R

[@judithturner7485]

Best video on pinching dahlias. Your camera work was great.I could see exactly where on the stem you were pinching.

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Happy to hear it was helpful 🥰

[@Nicole-zg3su]

Love this video! Quick, to the point, and a great visual!

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Happy to hear it was helpful ☺️👍💐

[@maryvanderwall4602]

Thank you! I appreciate your video not being super wordy and long. You gave just what I needed! :)

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Happy to hear it was helpful! ☺️💐

[@DarshSlays2.0]

Hi antonio.i liked your video.i have a doubt in dhalia plant.my flowers are getting dried and leaves also.can you suggest me something.

[@ainemagennis3422]

Loving your videos Antonio! If you’re looking for a video idea, would love to know how to wrap up my daffodils once they’ve finished blooming. I planted daffs for the first time this year and would love your advice!! Thanks!

[@wildvolunteer]

Thanks so much. You explained this in an easy to understand way. Sending thanks from Australia.

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Happy to hear it was helpful! Also, I loved travelling through Australia ☺️💐 Greetings from Canada!

[@schafilifecoachtv8216]

Thanks for the lesson on pinching

[@rabmakz2564]

You gained a subscriber for your clear and concise video. This is really helpful for a new dahlia plant mom. I have a question and hope you can help me. I am presprouting my dahlias and one of them is already about a foot tall but it only has about 3 pairs of leaves. It’s not as bushy as yours. Is it already safe to pinch them at this point?

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

I’d go ahead and pinch. I would typically pinch as I am planting outdoors however. When will you be planting outdoors?

[@rabmakz2564]

@@AntonioValenteFlower I’m thinking of planting them outdoors tomorrow or no later than the end of the week.

[@rowinggranny5216]

Thank you so much for this video, it has been really helpful and you have explained things so clearly. Off to do my first pinching now.

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Happy to hear it was helpful ☺️💐

[@blakesblooms]

I love it! Straight to the point and informative

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Thanks. New to your channel and just subscribed. Great advice on pinching the dahlias!

[@crazy4beatles]

Welp! Was so excited to see blooms coming in I missed my window to cut back 😅

[@iwillttw]

can't wait for your tuber sale!!!

[@9001destini]

Thank you for the tip. I have a Kelvin that is already blooming. Is it too early

[@Dxdd1]

This is so helpfull, thank u

[@johnsonfarm8170]

I have several of my dahlias about the same size as yours with flower buds on them. My dahlias usually grow super tall before they bud. What should I do? Wait for the flower to bloom then cut it or pinch it now?

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

It’ll hurt, but I’d go ahead and pinch now. You’ll be glad you did in a couple weeks

[@Meru22222]

I've been scouring the internet for this answer because mine are only 10 in and starting to bud! First time growing dahlias is so it is hard to cut off the first bud! Thanks

[@margeday6483]

Great video concise and to the point - Thanks

[@tammypaige87]

I am worried because I pinched mine today because it has been so hot and dry out earlier today but now it is supposed to rain tomorrow 40% chance. Will it be ok if they get wet 24 hrs later? or how long before it is safe for rain after pinching them off? first timer here in Indiana growing them! I bought my tubers from Brecks.

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

I honestly think they’ll be fine. I wouldn’t worry too much

[@rumham7466]

I’ve read up and watched videos of pinching plants but it still confuses me lol. I have a small dahlia plant and it has just four buds but it’s gotten stagnant I think. So hopefully I can figure something out 😅

[@lorilandwehr803]

Perfect informative video! Did you pinch the Dahlia that’s overdue & ready to flower or did you leave it? Just wondering if you can pinch at any time? Thank you!

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Great question! Yes, I did go ahead and ultimately pinch.

[@sheelaghomalley3292]

Thanks for a really informative video

[@sergioteodosio]

Right on time; I'm about to plant my dahlia tubers in about 2 weeks! Do you think one could root the cut stem if long enough?

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

For cuttings, you have to cut closer to the tuber. Ive had good results with that. I’ve tried stem cuttings, but they haven’t taken for me. If you do try, let me know! ☺️

[@sergioteodosio]

@@AntonioValenteFlower Thank you, I'll try and will let you know!

[@alisonburgess345]

The one time I grew dahlias i thought they were just way too big, the stems far too thick to use. Now after seeing this, i'll grow them again - does this technique work on tuber and seed grown plants? Thank you for this Antonio.

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Yes, this will work on either tuber or seed grown plants. Try it! Stems will be much more useable

[@alisonburgess345]

@@AntonioValenteFlower Shall do. just coming into spring in Australia so ready to blast off!

[@jenniferwaters5267]

Great video! I live in 8b. It’s early May & my dahlia’s are already between 12” & 16” tall with multiple leaf pair stems coming off of them. Is it too early down here to pinch? You mentioned July but you are much further north.

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Not too early. In fact, that sounds like the perfect height for pinching 👍

[@cheryljohnston5716]

Someone plucked the peddles fry plants should I deadhead them now?

[@DannyTimes]

Super helpful, thank you🌸

[@basmamah5424]

Thank you from france

[@katecawdron8571]

Hi, thanks for this, it's really helpful. I have heard you shouldn't cut them after rain or water them 24 hrs after cutting as they are hollow. What would you advise? Thanks Kate.

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Hmmm I’ve never heard that. I guess it wouldn’t hurt to wait tho. But honestly, I’ve been growing them since childhood and never really noticed any issues.

[@lizs4060]

I didn't know I was supposed to do this now many of mine are so tall! some 4' with thick center stems. Is it ever too late to pinch? or when I go to cut do I maybe just go a little further down the first time?

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Exactly! Your first cut can be your “pinch”

[@toronto690]

What would happen if the bud was now removed?

[@LadyAdelinda]

I have just started my Dahlia passion. I have Black Dahlia and Red XXL Cancun Dahlia. They're all in a flower bed not containers this year. The XXL Cancun Dahlia are supposed to be 18" but they're short and mounding with many flowers. How do I get it to grow UP? I want bouquets. Should I be pinching them? Is it watering? With the Black Dahlias they're about 8 inches in height 1 plant is 1 stalk and a few leaves, the other looks like it has several plants coming up from the flower bed. But each plant coming up has a 1 singular stalk. Help? Thank you.

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Definitely pinch! You’ll encourage the dahlias to branch out and produce more flowers. And yes, dahlias need to be watered. If you aren’t getting rain, make sure you’re watering, particularly if it’s a hot season.

[@LadyAdelinda]

@@AntonioValenteFlower ok.. so I'll pinch both once they get taller...I just don't think the one will grow any taller for some bizarre reason... I'll pinch it and see what happens. Thank you for your advice!!

[@cslheawood]

Enjoying your content, do you grow Zinnias? I haven’t and wondered if they’re easy? Thanks

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

I do grow zinnias. Super easy! I always recommend them to beginners

[@sheelaghomalley3292]

Do you overwinter your dahlia in the ground or dig them up?

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Great question! Here in zone 5, I have to dig them up each season

[@lisawilliams7836]

Thank you very much 😊

[@beckyp605]

How about if you get two tops, do you pinch both?

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Yes, if you get two stalks from one tuber, pick them both

[@Frederer59]

You only pinch once?

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Yes, just once.

[@Frederer59]

Whew!

[@jlsst190]

Thanks! Very helpful…curious though what you did with the last one that you said should have been pinched two weeks ago!? Did you pinch it or was it just too late?? Thanks!

[@AntonioValenteFlower]

Good question! I still pinched it

[@theproperty541]

Oh it hurts me.

[@antoniopomante1519]

Signor Antonio buonasera, prima di ogni cosa mi devo complimentare per il filmato. La sorpresa è stata vedendo il suo cognome a me familiare, Mia madre e mio nonno erano due Valente, due personaggi, guarda a caso amanti e appassionati di floricultura , come lo sono anch'io. chissà quale analogia e discendenza c'è. .cordialmente Antonio

[@judithmetz7820]

They d a hlia (as, at ,act)

[@DeeHolla911]

helpful video but I couldn’t help but laugh at the pronunciation. Dillya? Dill? Lol