Can A Broken Dahlia Be Salvaged?

[Fleemo]

I came home from a two-week vacation to find that one of my most prized dahlias ("Shadow Cat") had grown to an amazing height, then snapped in half from the weight. Can this plant be salvaged? If I cut it back beneath the break, might it grow more and put out additional flowers?

Thanks.

[GrampysGurl]

I would think so, they are pretty durable plants.Mine grow and bloom till first frost when I dig them up. Colleen zone 5 Connecticut

[Bill R]

I have had several Dahlias that were broken off during storms and ALL of them recovered and bloomed quite well during the late summer and fall.

I now use those "ring cages" that they sell for tomatoes to protect the plants. As soon as I plant the Dahlias I put the rings over the spot so I know where they should come up.

[Starlord]

Trim to down to past the broken area and it should grow back fine.

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[Fleemo]

Many thanks for all the input here folks. I'll keep my fingers crossed that I get some more blooms before the season ends. :)

-Fleemo