dahlia supports? On the cheap please

[Two_Sheds]

good tip, I must remember to do that. They're all planted now (they stay in the ground all year), but I'll still stake them

[rary]

stakes of 2 X 1 timber at either side (length varied to suit the size of each dahlia). Putting the stakes in when I plant ensured I don't spear the tubers.

If you can get hold of some old wheels from a kids bike, remove most of the spokes leaving an X the dahlia will grow through the wheel which can be moved up as the plant grows to give support. This can be used when you are growing a small number of plants, bean netting can also be used if growing several in a row staking as required.