Learn the secrets to growing dahlia flowers. We share how and when to plant dahlias, how to deadhead and fertilize them, and how to grow dahlias in pots and containers.
This is the complete guide to growing and caring for dahlia flowers! Dahlias are a spectacular cutting flower that come in a rainbow of colors and bloom endlessly. They are a favorite to florists and home growers alike. These perennials are easy to grow and care for, though specific varieties may need a little extra…
Learn all about the best fertilizers for dahlia flowers here. Dahlias are stunning flowers that produce hundreds of blooms through the growing season. These gorgeous flowers come in many colors, shapes and sizes and make wonderful cut flowers. But dahlias are heavy feeders, and if they don’t receive the right nutrients they will not…
Learn the common reasons why dahlias don’t bloom- and what to do about it! With huge blooms and beautiful hues, dahlia flowers are simply irresistible. These gorgeous flowers bloom all summer and up until the first frost of fall. You may be eagerly awaiting stunning dahlia blooms only to find your dahlia plants aren’t…
Learn the secrets to the best soil for dahlias here! Dahlia plants boast colorful flowers that love full sun and bloom all summer long. When planted in the right growing conditions, these vibrant bloomers will produce heaps of flowers up to first frost. But dahlia flowers need the right kind of soil in order to…
Are dahlias annual or perennial? The answer depends on what climate you live in! Dahlias are vibrant flowers that come in many beautiful colors and unique flower forms. They are a stunning flower that bloom prolifically into late fall when deadheaded properly (read our guide to pruning for blooms here!). Generous and flamboyant, dahlias are…
Learn how to deadhead dahlias- the right way! Deadheading dahlias is an easy but important summer chore. By pruning spent blooms, your dahlia flowers will gratefully give an abundance of beautiful NEW dahlia flowers….well into late fall. With proper deadheading, dahlias bloom all summer and into late fall! And while deadheading dahlias will yield more…
Blushing in hues of pale pink and boasting extra large petals, Cafe Au Lait Dahlias are a favorite for florists and home gardeners alike. With perfect soft pink toned petals stretching 8 inches or wider, this over the top flower is a much loved and coveted dahlia. We love her ombre petals that start with…