Variety of Flower Colors
Dahlias produce flowers in many colors, including pink, red, yellow, orange, purple, and white, depending on the variety.
Dahlia Bulbs for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Dahlia Bulbs for Sale
Dahlias are ornamental flowering plants known for their colorful blooms, attractive foliage, and wide range of flower shapes. Available in shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, purple, white, and mixed colors, dahlias can bring seasonal color to garden borders, flower beds, and outdoor containers. Although commonly sold as dahlia bulbs, these plants grow from tuberous roots that produce new shoots from the crown. Dahlias grow well in sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture during active growth.
Colorful Garden Flowers
Tuberous Root Plants
Summer Blooming
Cut Flower Gardens
Key Features
Distinctive Flower Shapes
Different varieties develop decorative blooms ranging from rounded pompons and ball-shaped flowers to large decorative and cactus forms.
Summer to Fall Flowering
Established plants can produce flowers throughout the growing season, often continuing into fall when growing conditions remain suitable.
Garden and Container Planting
Depending on the variety and mature size, dahlias can be grown in flower beds, garden borders, and appropriately sized containers.
Product Highlights
Botanical genus Dahlia
Grown from tuberous roots
Available in multiple flower colors
Decorative and ornamental blooms
Suitable for flower garden borders
Useful for cut flower arrangements
Prefers full sunlight
Grows in fertile, well-drained soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Dahlia spp. |
| Common Name | Dahlia; Garden Dahlia |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous flowering perennial |
| Planting Material | Dahlia Tuberous Roots (commonly marketed as bulbs) |
| Flower Type | Decorative, cactus, ball, pompon, single, and other forms depending on variety |
| Flower Colors | Red, pink, yellow, orange, purple, white, and mixed shades |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy herbaceous plant; varies by cultivar |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally perennial in Zones 8–11; tubers can be lifted and stored in colder zones |
| Planting Season | Spring, after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed |
| Growing Season | Spring through fall |
| Flowering Season | Summer to fall, depending on variety and climate |
| Planting Depth | Approximately 4–6 inches for many garden varieties; follow cultivar-specific instructions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 18–36 inches, depending on mature plant size |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun, generally 6–8 hours of sunlight daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, loose, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Approximately 6.0–7.0 |
| Watering | Moderate watering during establishment and regular deep watering after shoots develop |
| Germination | Not applicable; planting material produces vegetative shoots |
| Propagation | Tuber division and stem cuttings |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 1–6 feet or more, depending on variety |
| Growing Locations | Flower beds, garden borders, raised beds, and suitable outdoor containers |
| Winter Care | Lift and store tubers in frost-prone regions; winter protection depends on local conditions |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Select Healthy Dahlia Tubers
Choose firm, healthy tubers with an attached crown and visible growing eyes. Avoid tubers that are soft, badly damaged, or showing signs of rot. The growing eye is important because new shoots develop from the crown.
Choose firm, healthy tubers with an attached crown and visible growing eyes. Avoid tubers that are soft, badly damaged, or showing signs of rot. The growing eye is important because new shoots develop from the crown.
Step 2: Prepare the Planting Location
Select a sunny location with approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight. Prepare loose, fertile soil with good drainage. Incorporate suitable compost to improve soil structure and support plant growth.
Select a sunny location with approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight. Prepare loose, fertile soil with good drainage. Incorporate suitable compost to improve soil structure and support plant growth.
Step 3: Plant the Dahlia Tubers
Dig a planting hole approximately 4–6 inches deep. Position the tuber horizontally with its growing eye or crown facing upward. Cover with soil according to the variety's planting requirements. Allow enough space between plants for mature growth.
Dig a planting hole approximately 4–6 inches deep. Position the tuber horizontally with its growing eye or crown facing upward. Cover with soil according to the variety's planting requirements. Allow enough space between plants for mature growth.
Step 4: Water During Establishment
Avoid excessive watering immediately after planting dormant tubers, as overly wet soil can cause rot. Once shoots emerge, water regularly and deeply according to weather and soil conditions.
Avoid excessive watering immediately after planting dormant tubers, as overly wet soil can cause rot. Once shoots emerge, water regularly and deeply according to weather and soil conditions.
Step 5: Support Plant Growth
Taller dahlia varieties may need stakes or other support as their stems develop. Remove weeds carefully, maintain suitable soil moisture, and provide balanced nutrients without excessive nitrogen.
Taller dahlia varieties may need stakes or other support as their stems develop. Remove weeds carefully, maintain suitable soil moisture, and provide balanced nutrients without excessive nitrogen.
Step 6: Encourage Continuous Flowering
Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage additional blooms. Cut flowers when they are fully open for indoor arrangements. Continue monitoring plants for pests and signs of disease.
Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage additional blooms. Cut flowers when they are fully open for indoor arrangements. Continue monitoring plants for pests and signs of disease.
Step 7: Protect Tubers During Winter
In regions with freezing winters, lift the tubers after the foliage has been damaged by frost. Allow them to dry appropriately and store in a cool, frost-free location with suitable ventilation until the next planting season.
In regions with freezing winters, lift the tubers after the foliage has been damaged by frost. Allow them to dry appropriately and store in a cool, frost-free location with suitable ventilation until the next planting season.
Bring Seasonal Color to Your Garden with Dahlia Bulbs
Dahlias add colorful flowers, attractive foliage, and seasonal interest to outdoor gardens. With different flower shapes, sizes, and colors available, they offer plenty of planting possibilities for garden borders, flower beds, and cut flower displays. Plant healthy dahlia tubers in sunny locations with well-drained soil and provide suitable care throughout the growing season to enjoy their beautiful blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about planting dahlia tubers, flowering, and storing them for the next growing season.
How do you plant dahlia bulbs, and which direction should they face?
Dahlia bulbs, more accurately called tubers, are generally planted about 4–6 inches deep in loose, well-drained soil. Position the tuber horizontally with its crown and growing eye facing upward. New shoots develop from the eye, so make sure the crown is intact. Leave sufficient spacing according to the variety's expected mature size. Avoid keeping newly planted dormant tubers excessively wet.
Do dahlia bulbs come back every year after flowering?
Yes, dahlias are herbaceous perennials that grow again from their tubers when suitable conditions are available. In warmer regions with mild winters and well-drained soil, tubers may remain in the ground with appropriate protection. In areas with freezing winters, dig up the tubers, allow them to dry, and store them in a cool, frost-free place. Replant them when the following growing season begins.
How long does it take for dahlia tubers to flower after planting?
Many dahlias begin flowering approximately 8–12 weeks after planting, although the timing varies with the cultivar, growing temperature, sunlight, and planting conditions. Early shoot development is followed by leafy growth, branching, and flower bud formation. Providing adequate sunlight, suitable watering, and regular removal of faded blooms can support continued flowering throughout the growing season.