General Care

Tuber Size Dahlias are as unique as people. They come in all shapes and sizes. Tuber size will in no way affect or control the growth or performance of the plants. Some of our largest dahlias produce the smallest tubers, but always produce the biggest healthiest plants and most gigantic blooms. We sell the largest […]

Keeping your stock healthy Everyone wants their plants and gardens to stay healthy and happy, and so do we. The best gardening practices include starting with healthy stock, fertilizing, proper watering, maintaining insect control, disinfecting your tools, and removing plants with obvious signs of viruses. Please contact us before removing any plants for assistance. The […]

Planting Your dahlia is not meant to stay in this pot all season. Dahlias will grow better if transplanted into the ground. Option #1 Dig a large hole and place the entire contents of the pot into the hole, trying not to disturb the roots. Be sure to water immediately after transplanting, then follow our […]

We recommend a low-nitrogen fertilizer, usually referred to as a bloom food. For dahlias, there are two options, one is processed/bagged steer or cow manure, and the second is commercial fertilizer…

We recommend taking any dahlias with a height of 3 feet or more. The best time to stake your dahlias is during the planting process. This will avoid unnecessary damage to the tuber later…

Dahlias are planted in the spring when the ground temperature is approximately 60 degrees or warmer (exceptions will be hot climates); generally, when you would plant your vegetable garden…

Dahlias need a sunny location to thrive! The more sun, the more blooms. It is recommended that dahlias receive…

Dahlias need warm, well-drained soil. Your dahlias will do best when planted in your existing soil if it has not been treated with Preen, Casoron, or other herbicides. If you have a heavier soil…

Dahlias may be left in the ground over the winter; however, dahlias are susceptible to rot and/ or freeze. Dahlias are not hardy since they are a tuber (thin-skinned) and not a bulb…

Start your dahlias no more than 6 weeks before transplanting them outside. Starting your dahlias more than 6 weeks ahead of transplanting will cause…