Dahlias

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Learn More about Dahlia Bulbs and Dahlia Tubers Considered by landscapers and gardeners as one of the most attractive flowers available, these flowers are not only bright and vibrant but also vary in color and size, making it easy to create a stunningly diverse garden. Get busy shopping our dahlia tubers and dahlia bulbs for sale now! How to grow dahlias There are two ways to grow dahlias: from flower seeds and dahlia tubers . Some gardeners harvest seeds from dahlias at the end of each season, dry them, and replant them next year. However, seed-grown dahlias can take a few seasons to flower. Our dahlias come as bare-root tubers can be planted in the spring, and are winter hardy in zones 8 to 11. In more temperate zones, they will need to be lifted and stored for the winter. You can start your dahlias indoors, four to six weeks before planting them, by placing the tubers in a 4-4.5" pot in a high-quality potting blend. Water moderately and be sure to let them get fairly dry between waterings. When you are ready to transfer your dahlias to an outdoor location, gently remove from their pots and clip off the bottom one or two sets of leaves, making sure those nodes are below the surface when placed in the garden. You can also plant dahlias outdoors once the threat of frost has passed. Dahlias are best grown in warm, well-drained soil: don't plant them too early, and don't place them in a location where they'll get "wet feet." Choose a spot with lots of sun — dahlias need at least six hours of light every day. The correct depth for your dahlia tubers is listed on their packaging — bigger varieties require deeper planting than smaller dahlias! Larger varieties of dahlias, like dinnerplate dahlias or any varieties that grow to heights of several feet, need staking. You should install your stakes when you plant your dahlia tubers: getting stakes into the ground early will help your dahlias be supported as they grow, and can prevent accidental damage that can occur if they'