Dahlia Bulbs and Tubers

Dahlias are not winter-hardy and cannot tolerate frost. Plant them outdoors after the last spring night frost, depending on the region where you live. In fall, dig up and bring tubers inside before the first fall night frost.

Planting Dahlia is a piece of cake. The perfect time is in spring when there is no chance of frost. Just follow these four steps.

Step 1

Choose a sunny spot in the garden where the Dahlia can shine. Some Dahlias grow to a height of 2 metres, others 30 cm. Please give them a place where the length of the Dahlia can easily stand out from the rest of the planting.

Step 2

Rake the soil well to make it nice and airy. Remove weeds and small stones at the same time so that the Dahlia feels entirely at home.

Step 3

Dig a hole in which the Dahlia bulb will fit comfortably. Place the Dahlia in the hole with the piece of the old stalk facing upwards. Cover the Dahlia with the dug soil.  Make sure the hole is not too deep because Dahlias like to feel the warmth of the sun. They only need to be planted a few centimetres below the surface; the crown under the old flower stem may even be visible.

Step 4

Pour a generous splash of water over the planted Dahlia. This ensures that the tuber quickly starts to take root.

Dahlias start blooming about 6-8 weeks after planting, usually at the beginning of July. The flowering lasts until October or even November in milder climates. Its blooming season lasts for 12-15 weeks.

Remove the bulbs from the ground carefully and store them in a well-ventilated container at around 6-8 degrees. Make sure to check the bulbs throughout the winter.

As soon as the dahlia bulb feels the warmth of the sun, it starts to grow. The first shoots appear after a few weeks. After about four to six weeks, depending on the type of bulb, the first flowers are visible. Water the plant when it is very dry. Also cut away the spent flowers, then the plant will produce new ones. Are the flowers drooping due to rain or wind? Support them with a stick, with string or with special rings for tall dahlias.

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