Growing Beautiful Dahlias
About Dahlias
Dahlias are grown from tubers (similar to a bulb, but thin-skinned like a potato). Plant tubers in the springtime, about the same time as you would your vegetable gardens or when the ground is warm enough to work up and play in daily. Plant them in a full sun location (giving them 6-8 hours of direct sunlight) and enjoy blooms all summer long. They will bloom and provide you with color and abundant flowers for cutting and enjoying throughout the summer. The more you cut a dahlia plant, the more it will bloom. Most cut dahlias will last up to 5 days once cut and treated.
Grower's Note
There is not a black & white way to grow dahlias. As farmers, we adjust each year to have a flourishing crop, and you will need to do the same. Mother Nature has been changing, and for our climate in the Pacific Northwest, this has meant hotter and drier summers, resulting in us watering longer and deeper, along with adding more fertilizer throughout the season.
Additional Growing Information
Quick Guide to Beautiful Dahlias
Get the Supplies You Need to Grow Dahlias
We offer a wide range of products to care for your dahlias. Be sure to fertilize your dahlias during the growing season to promote proper blooming. We also advise taking care of your pests as they are the primary transporters of viruses and diseases. Please note that it is essential always to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Happy and healthy dahlias mean more flowers for you to enjoy.
