Dahlia Flower Plant | Garden Grace

A quick dahlia grow guide for success: 1. Plant after your last frost, when soil temps are around 60 degrees F. Choose well draining soil and a location that gets plenty of sun. If you live in an extra hot climate though, planting where they’ll get some late afternoon shade is ideal. 12 inches apart often works well for spacing. 2. Wait to water until the tubers sprout above ground, unless you have very dry soil. In that case, make sure it gets a light watering so that your soil is lightly damp.

How to plant dahlia cuttings (and yes—they’ll make tubers) If you’re trying to stretch your stock or only have one tuber of a variety, taking cuttings is a great way to multiply it over the winter. Cuttings will form tubers their first year—but they’re often small and tightly clumped. This planting method gives them the best shot at making usable, storable tubers by the end of the season. 🌞 🌱Cuttings should be planted at the same time as your tubers—once the soil is warm enough for tomatoes. H