Dahlia Tuber FAQ
Useful information about how to place your order and our guidelines.
Steps for storing tubers before planting.
Information regarding how to grow and propagate your dahlias.
Information about potential disease on your tubers.
After you have reviewed the information below, if you still have questions or concerns with your order please use the link to fill out a tuber support ticket. We will respond within 3-5 business days.
Growing Dahlias
Plant your dahlias in the spring after your last frost date in a well-drained site with lots of sun. Tubers should be placed 4-6" deep and 12" apart. Do not overwater.
Your dahlia should sprout within 4-6 weeks after planting. Some common reasons a tuber may fail to sprout are:
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No eye - The tuber needs to have an eye to produce a plant. We triple check for eyes before we ship to you.
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Too much water - The soil should be moist when the tuber is planted, but shouldn’t be watered until it sprouts to avoid rot.
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Too dry - If your soil is too dry, it could dry out your tuber and not grow.
Dahlia Propagation resources:
Check out our Instagram series about dahlias + propagation using our story highlight "dahlia tubers." Use this link to access our instagram page.
Swan Island's video about cuttings can be found here.
Clara Joyce's info about propagating can be found here.
Jennie Love's article about cuttings to build your stock can be found here.