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mshelenlu Larkfield-Wikiup, CA Jun 24, 2014

Hello! I have a Kelvin Floodlight dinner plate variety that was doing great with nice buds. About two weeks after I put it in the ground, the buds starting getting this dark brown or black spotting on it, it covers most of the front of the bud and makes the first petals that open brown. Now that the buds have opened, they are beautiful, except the petals in certain patches are brown. The leaves and other parts of plants are not affected. Only the buds and blooms.

I have a raised bed about 2-2.5 feet high and water deeply 2x/week. I give it an extra zap of water when it is extra hot out. I live in Northern California. I have pictures at home to post if that would help. Please help. I have gone to two nurseries for help and no one has been able to provide solutions. My other two Dahilas are thriving in same bed on same water schedule. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT!

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Sequoiadendron4 Lititz, PA(Zone 6b) Jun 25, 2014

Hello,

I'm sorry to hear about your Dahlia's current plight but a picture or two would definitely help in identifying an issue. Right now it sounds like it is getting over watered. I know it's your dry season out there but a deep watering once a week should suffice.

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