Dahlia Tuber Info
Thanks for choosing us to start or expand your love of growing dahlias.
For those of you who are new to Dahlias, once you start growing you will be hooked…. trust us…we are so hooked we now have a farm featuring our Dahlia obsession!
We grow, harvest & store in Langley, BC, where we are home to over 100 dahlia varieties.
Shipping is only available within Canada. We have two Local Pickup locations available to our friends in the lower mainland.
Each listing is for one tuber with a minimum of 1 eye. For multiple tubers please select the correct amount before checking out!
When purchasing dahlias from us they move from our care and into yours, meaning you assume responsibility for storage, planting and caring for them.
Below is the coles notes for care, but above all else:
DO NOT LET THESE FREEZE, IYKYK!
Also, take a little time to do a little of your own research for your zone, soil type, if you do not live in our zone.
Enjoy,
Meghan & Megan
Dahlia Care/Planting Basics:
In Zone 8b, plant dahlia tubers outdoors in full sun (6-8+ hours) from late April to May, once soil temperatures reach at least 60F/15C) and danger of frost has passed.
Plant dahlias in well-drained soil. Avoid low-lying or waterlogged areas, which are common in early Canadian spring conditions. If your soil is heavy clay, improve drainage by adding compost or well-aged manure.
Large-flowering and tall dahlia varieties benefit from protection from strong winds and may require staking, especially in exposed gardens.
How to Plant Dahlia Tubers:
Dig a hole 4 to 6in deep.
Place the dahlia tuber with the eye or growth point facing upward.
Space plants 12 to 24in apart, depending on the mature size of the variety.
Cover with soil and firm gently.
Do not water immediately after planting. Wait until shoots emerge above the soil to reduce the risk of tuber rot, which is especially important in cooler Canadian climates.
If starting dahlias in pots, use containers with good drainage and transplant outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Install stakes at planting time for taller varieties to avoid disturbing roots later.
Growing and Caring for Dahlias in Canada
Water dahlias regularly during the summer, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Dahlias prefer consistently moist soil but will suffer in soggy conditions.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
Stake tall or heavy-flowered varieties for support
Dahlias typically bloom from mid-summer through early fall in most Canadian regions
Lifting and Storing Dahlia Tubers for Winter
Because dahlias are not winter-hardy in Canada, tubers must be lifted and stored.
After the first fall frost, foliage will darken, signalling it is time to dig up the tubers.
Carefully lift the tubers from the soil
Trim stems to about 1in above the crown
Rinse off excess soil and allow tubers to dry in a frost-free, well-ventilated area
Store tubers in a cool, dry, frost-free location until spring planting, Optimal storage temperature is 5-8C
DO NOT LET THESE FREEZE they will turn to mush!