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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Patricia
First Year Success!

This is Dragonberry's first year and it's already a showstopper. Color is exactly as pictured. Growing vigorously despite the killer bunny rabbits eating the bottom 18" of foliage.

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Lady J.
Wow! Very Striking!

Dragonberry is a very striking dahlia. It is quite proliferous. (Zone 5/6 south central Michigan)

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JANE R.
Absolutely beautiful!

One of my first bloomers of the season, and it is just absolutely beautiful with its bright colors of punch.

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TARA
One of my favorites!!

This my 3rd year growing this variety, I'd say don't give up on this one! The first year might not have been the right weather/conditions but since then it is a total beast, I have to re-stake/tie in a few times a year and the blooms are non-stop and so unique!

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Kristi
"Rainbow Sherbet" is an apt description

Just love the vivid hues. Mine didn't get exceptionally tall (some blossoms are rather hidden among the other stems) but it keeps on blooming, and oh, those flowers. So striking in an arrangement.

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CHRISTINE
Long stems brilliant color

This is my second year growing this red/ orange semi cactus and it is one of my most prolific with long stems perfect for cutting. I love it in my bouquets it adds some texture and interest.

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MARY
Brilliant Sunset Coloring

Lovely tropical colors. Amazingly huge and numerous tubers (large baking potato size!). Definitely a keeper!

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LESLIE
Showy is the right word!

Dragonberry is really striking. Think fireworks. Good flower production and with that many colors it goes with just about anything. Warning: it is VERY tall and needs good staking. I may construct a sort of cage for it next year. The stems get a little spindly toward the end of the season, but I will overlook that for the impact it brings to a bouquet.

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mavora
Lots of blooms on long stems in PNW garden

I planted this dahila in a south facing bed against my house in the Puget Sound region where it received full sun and plenty of water. It produced loads of "rainbow sherbet" blooms with strong 8-12" stems, perfect for cutting and displaying simply in my home.