How to Grow

Dahlias are grown from tubers (similar to a bulb, but thin-skinned like a potato). Plant tubers in the springtime, about the same time as you would your vegetable gardens or when the ground is warm enough to work up and play in daily. Plant them in a full sun location (giving them 6-8 hours of direct sunlight) and enjoy blooms all summer long. They will bloom and provide you with color and abundant flowers for cutting and enjoying throughout the summer.
The more you cut a dahlia plant, the more it will bloom. Most cut dahlias will last up to 5 days once cut and treated.

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Jean
One of My Favorites

The contrasting colors makes this dahlia stand out in the flower bed. I love this dahlia and look forward to it blooming every year.

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Susan
Bahamamama

Gorgeous blooming dahlia! Bloomed again the following year also!! I love this dahlia, it is my very, very favorite!! Susan(in Alaska)

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ANN
Great twice blooming!

2022 was too hot and dry for third year on these tubers.

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Megan
The most gorgeous bloom..

Bahama Mama has become my most favorite dahlia... don't get me wrong, they are all GORGEOUS! But Bahama Mama blooms just make my heart happiest to look at! Such a beautiful blend of pink and soft yellow, stunning as a cut flower, and goes with most other blooms (at least in my garden!) I make sure I have this one every year!

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Mandy
Prolific Bloomer

This is one of the best bloomers I got from Swan Island. Lovely flowers and a lot of them.

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HEATHER
Gorgeous and proliferate

Last year was my first time growing dahlies and Bahama Mama made me fall in love. My favorite of the 12 varieties I grew. Absolutely gorgeous and in constant bloom. I had these beauties on my table all summer long, right up to the first hard frost.

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LAUREN
Excellent

Love this flower it is so much fun! It's a great price and produces lots of tubers.

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REBECCA
Every bloom a masterpiece

This is one of my absolute favorite dahlias. Every bloom I cut I marvel at the beauty! My husband is tired of looking at EVERY.SINGLE.BLOOM while I ooh and aah, but there you have it. Love it!