Dahlias

ships in spring

Dahlia Bulbs

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Dahlia 24-30" tall. A mix of pompon and cactus forms in whites, creamy light yellows and the slightest whiff of apricot-pink. Makes an elegant bouquet. read more

ships in spring

Solar Flare Mix

Dahlia Bulbs

Check for new listings in mid-August

Dahlia 32-40" tall. Pompon blooms of deep burgundy-wine red, and bicolor semi-cactus blooms of pink-coral-orange with surging yellow centers. We hope you saved your eclipse-viewing glasses! read more

Dahlias

There’s a dahlia out there for you, even if you think you hate dahlias. If you’ve only seen the flashy lurid ones (no judgment) and you think that’s all there is, look again. A must-have for late summer and fall bouquets. So easy to grow that you cannot fail at them. Pompon-type dahlias have petite spheres of fully double blossoms that are nearly perfect in shape and form. Cactus types are pointy with space between the petals.

Native to hot parts of the Americas and first developed as a food crop, ornamental dahlias are descended from years of breeding and crossing D. pinnata and D. juarezi.

Growing Dahlias

In spring after danger of frost, plant 3–4" deep, 12–24" apart. Set the tubers flat with eyes facing up.
Grows best with 3–4 hours of direct sun per day, but will tolerate conditions from full sun to light shade.
To overwinter, dig tubers after the first frost, dry them off and store them in a well-ventilated cool (35–45°) dark dry place.