Dahlia Flower Plant | Garden Grace

Planting dahlia tubers is pretty easy to do. But did you know there is a right and a wrong way to plant the tubers? Yes! Learn how to properly plant dahlia tubers with these simple tips. 🌸Select a spot in your garden that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sun with well-drained soil. Dahlias love to grow in loamy, fertile soil with good drainage and are not fans of heavy clay soils. You can also amend the soil with sand or organic matter, such as compost, peat moss, and well-rotted manure, t

How to plant dahlia cuttings (and yes—they’ll make tubers) If you’re trying to stretch your stock or only have one tuber of a variety, taking cuttings is a great way to multiply it over the winter. Cuttings will form tubers their first year—but they’re often small and tightly clumped. This planting method gives them the best shot at making usable, storable tubers by the end of the season. 🌞 🌱Cuttings should be planted at the same time as your tubers—once the soil is warm enough for tomatoes. H