Workshop: Mastering Dahlia Cultivation
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of growing dahlias. I wonder if you have also been caught up in dahlia mania?
They are a high-value cut flower and are prized by florists for their vibrant colours and unique shapes. They also give a huge show in the home garden. One small tuber produces a sizable plant which can provide a wonderful display for several months.
However, growing dahlias can be a bit tricky and requires some effort and attention. Unfurlings Flowers has teamed up with Camdene Gardens to help you out. We’re here to give you a comprehensive overview of the skills needed to grow dahlias successfully throughout the seasons.
Join us for a practical and informative workshop which will cover:
• Preparing your patch and planting out
• How to get maximum flowers from your plants
• Pest and disease management strategies
• Increasing your plants through dividing or taking cuttings
• Breeding new dahlia varieties
This is a unique opportunity to learn from two local dahlia growers and to experience the stunning beauty of dahlias en masse in a cut flower farm setting.
You will also get to:
• Meet some other friendly plant people
• Have a lovely lunch in a garden setting
• Harvest and take home a bucket (provided) of beautiful blooms from Nikki’s incredible dahlia collection
• Take home a booklet of information on mastering dahlia cultivation
About Your hosts:
Nikki Tucker: The roots run deep. Generations of her family have tended the land which is now being established as a family-run flower farm in Kaiapoi, with a big emphasis on dahlias.
Camdene Gardens: @camdene_gardens, www.camdenegardens.co.nz, camdenegardens@gmail.com
Sarah Koks: A plant geek and flower farmer with 6 years experience cultivating dahlias for cut flower and tuber production. Sarah also breeds some of her own dahlia varieties.
Unfurlings Flowers: @unfurlings, www.unfurlingsflowers.co.nz, info@unfurlingsflowers.co.nz
Location: Kaiapoi, the gateway to North Canterbury
Two dates available - choose preferred option from the drop down menu under 'date'.
Tuesday 26th March 10.30am to 1.30pm
Saturday 6th April 10.30am to 1.30pm
Please ensure that you have read and agreed to our cancellation policy.
