TC, I treat all the dahlia types alike. Disbud the side buds leaving the main center bud. Take off alternate side laterals if motivated to do so. I've never heard to treat one form differently than the rest.

thanks, Poochella!

Its really nice to get a reply. Happy "dahlia-ing!

tc

Okay, the disbudding I understand, but what do you mean by "alternate sides laterals". If someone has a pic to show what it is that be great. Thank for the help

Here is a link that might be useful: my little dahlia blooms