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The prettiest and the best of the short and sturdy white Dahlias, perfect for borders and flowerpots. I can’t help it, but whenever I need to talk about Dahlias in flowerpots, I get scared, and I think to myself: Will this go well? My personal experience isn’t great, I have failed many Dahlias when I planted them in a pot. That isn’t the Dahlias fault, it is really on me. Many Dahlias do perfectly well in flowerpots, but you must care for them accordingly. Dahlias are thirsty plants, and if you spend one long weekend with your great-aunt when the weather was particularly nice, that might already be too much for your potted Dahlia. If that happens, she may need about two weeks to sort of get back to her old self, and even if she does, you are very lucky if she makes a good comeback at all. My Dahlia-grower friend Peter Koomen likes to joke that Dahlias are perfectly fine in a pot, as long as you take out the bottom first. If you really, really want to plant your Dahlias in a pot, the best advice I have is to pick the biggest pot possible. The more soil, the smaller the chances of it drying out.
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Planting and caring for dahlia tubers
Plant dahlia tubers in spring once the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Choose a sunny position with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Place the tubers with the old stem or growing point facing upwards and cover them with approximately 5 cm of soil. Depending on the mature height of the variety, leave around 30 to 50 cm between the tubers.
Plant dahlias in a generously sized container with good drainage. They need regular watering during warm summer weather, but the tubers should not remain in wet soil for prolonged periods.
Read our complete guide to when and how to plant and care for dahlia tubers.
Our Dahlia tubers become available towards the end of the year for the following summer season. You can order them in advance, and we begin shipping from early March so they arrive in time for spring planting.
Dahlias are planted in spring after the last night frost, once the soil has warmed sufficiently. We recommend waiting until the soil temperature is around 15°C before planting.
Yes. Dahlias grow very well in pots. Choose a generously sized container, as Dahlias need plenty of water during warm summer weather and larger pots dry out less quickly.
Dahlias prefer a sunny position and well-drained soil. Large-flowered Dahlias in particular benefit from plenty of light and warmth, which helps them produce more flowers and bloom for longer.
Yes. Dahlia tubers can be started in pots indoors from March in a bright position. Once the risk of night frost has passed, the plants can be moved outside and planted in the garden.
For several Dahlia varieties, we recommend regularly removing faded flowers and seed heads. This encourages the plant to continue producing new flowers throughout the season.