r/dahlias

Hello, I currently have 12 tubers in dirt and the first four (planted 5/3 and in the ground) have all sprouted! But the other 8 I just planted 5/15 in planters and nothing is above ground yet.

We’re “supposed” to get rain for the next week, should I try to protect them somehow or will they be okay?

Any advice is welcome please as this is my first time attempting to grow these.

I am absolutely in love with these flowers. They are so so special and unique and perfect on this subreddit. Thank you for showing me these beautiful babies everyone!

I ordered two dahlia tubers from Eden Brothers. They just arrived. One of the tubers is just a singular tuber and more like what I was expecting and the second is this clump of tubers. I’m new to dahlias so I don’t know a lot about planting tubers. Should I just plant the whole thing with the sprouts up or should I try to divide them. Also, we are expecting a lot of rain in the next week. Is it ok to plant them now or should I wait for a drier forecast so that the tubers don’t rot?

First year growing these! The blooms started coming in and a big storm knocked the plant over!

But I cut a bunch of blooms of and into a vase they went, stood the old girl up, she's staked and tied upright!

Edit: I dont know the variety 😅 I just saw the pack of tubers at home depot and went "ooooh pretty"

Hi All - Newer dahlia grower here in Zone 9B/10A SF Bay Area. While the majority of the dahlias I'm growing this season are from tubers, I have two that are growing from seed, the first of which started blooming as seen here. It's an all-white collarette, which I think is quite adorable. Plenty more blooms are on the way. However, the plant itself is minuscule, maybe 10 inches tall max, and the stems are super short. For those who are experienced with growing dahlias from seed, is this a keeper for future seasons? What traits are you generally looking for? Can I expect this to be the permanent max height of this dahlia? Or is this an "enjoy once and then try something else?"

Thanks for any insight!

I am thoroughly confused. At least three of the exact spots where I had dahlias last year have new growth coming up. I did not remove the tubers. Is this a dahlia?

I’m in zone 5B and we did not have a favorable winter.

This is my first year growing dahlias and I have a little Cornel Bronze tuber that I am trying to save. I made the mistake of putting the tuber out imo the sun after it sprouted and the soil got too hot and dried up its roots! :( The tuber is now squishy and dehydrated with dry roots and the sprout is starting to wilt. Is there any way I can save the plant?

After an experienced gardener friend raved on and on about how easy and addictive dahlias are to grow, and seeing the gorgeous bouquets she’d bring to display at work all last year, I decided to give it a shot this year.

Did loads of research, found the best spot, prepped beds, ordered some tubers online, overthought it for several weeks, finally put them in individual pots to get established. And now I’ve just transplanted them to my raised beds. And somehow the algorithm is just now telling me about all the crap that can go wrong with these guys?? So now I’m outside every day inspecting every leaf and treating for every possible nutrient deficiency, pest, etc, like a psycho person (yes I am adhd and ocd, this was supposed to be a therapeutic hobby for me???)

Anyway, just wanted you guys to lol at my camera roll right now as I document every little change (or potential problem) with every plants.

Thought it might be mites, treated with neem. Soil is moist but not overly so about 1/2 inches down. Heat in upper 80s full sun. Variety: Kelgai Ann cutting

Hello, all of these are 3 separate plants, (I’ve added 2 photos per plant) however all clumps of the Dahlia Rosella Tubers came in the same bag (yes Costco.) I’m unsure if they show signs of Gall?! I’m concerned about planting them in my garden. My mother has invested a lot of money into it already and I don’t want to possibly compromise the soil. The fourth one looked perfectly fine, so I didn’t post a photo.
Thanks so much,
From a concerned 2nd year newbie

They were growing well & the leaves looked strong & vibrant! I just noticed the sad looking leaves in the past few days. The tubers were placed in the pots they're currently in on May 6th- tons of new growth & many roots. Btw my last frost date was 5/14! I’m planning to pot them in biggg pots after I drill bigger drainage holes)

Will planting/potting them up, help?

I spent quite a bit on these so I don’t want them to go to waste 😭

I can’t seem to control the pests this year and it’s still early in the season. Is this severe pest pressure that has made lower most affected leaves appear this way? Or disease? Multiple plants affected

This is my current setup. 50 bags in three small greenhouses. Im in New Jersey and the last couple days have been so hot. I’ve taken the covers off, given them some water, and put on shade clothes. I’ve been diligent. Take the dog for a walk tonight and an intense torrential rain thunderstorm comes in. I got the greenhouse covers back on and I have them open a little for air flow and I’ll prob take them off again once the rain passes for the night.

Give it to me straight, are my tubers doomed?? Most of these tubers have not sprouted. In fact, the ones that arrived with tiny sprouts have dried up from the heat.