Hello everyone!

This past weekend I was at Home Depot and they had some of the healthiest looking bedding dahlias in those little 6-pack cells. They are called "Scarlett" and "Sunset Mix".

I would like to plant them in 10-12 inch containers and place them on a row of steps in the front of the house.

I have 2 questions:

Question 1: Should I only put one dahlia in each pot, or can I combine two in one pot (One scarlet and one sunset in each pot)? I have six mix-n-match pots I am going to use them, but since I bought 2 six-pack cells, I have twelve dahlias that need room.

Question 2: Since these dahlias are already grown in their little packs (and not from tubers), do the same rules apply as to "pinching" and all that? What exactly happens if I pinch off little buds right now before they bloom?

I don't want to ruin the little dahlias. I usually find moldy and weak looking dahlia packs at places like Home Depot, but these girls are robust, super green and look like they are just waiting to burst! I don't want to ruin them, so any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks a million,

Neggy