The Little Dahlia 1×1
It's no wonder that dahlias have become a must-have flower in the garden in recent years: These sun-loving Mexican plants proudly and persistently display their mesmerizing blooms from mid-June until the first frost. Our tips explain how to cultivate these beauties and make the path to a sea of ...
Pre-plant dahlias
Hardly any other flower welcomes us as warmly in our summer gardens as the dahlia. This pretty immigrant from Mexico, with its diverse, colorful faces, is worth taking an early interest in its blooms. It's best to start them in pots now!
Dahlias – growing new varieties from seeds
When dahlias are grown from seed, completely new varieties emerge, no two alike. From small to large, double, decorative or single, single-colored or multi-colored – dahlia seeds can make little floral miracles come true.
Storing dahlias correctly
Since dahlias originate from sun-drenched Mexico, the tubers are very sensitive to frost and should be stored during the winter. They can only survive outdoors in extremely mild winters in very sheltered locations. If they are exposed to frost, they will not survive the winter. Mid-November is u...