Dahlia Growing 101: Plant, Support, and Prune (Without Killing Them!)

[@waterbitten]

The visual of your garden in the background when you're planting is enviable! So much color and life. I love it.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

I'm very pleased with how it came out this year! Thank you!

[@jamie_marie_]

Jacques sitting inside the birdie bed is the ultimate garden plant. 😂

[@Aries162]

Is anyone else loving the dogs? Are they rescues? They are so sweet and look so happy, I just love them!

[@jacquesinthegarden]

They are from the humane society perfect little muts who want to play all day!

[@MonoiLuv]

Jacques, the flower game in your garden is really leveling up! Exciting to see

[@jacquesinthegarden]

🙌 I've been trying to step up and add more! I love all the bees, insects, and birds they bring and it makes everything just look and feel so much nicer

[@karispauly2626]

Jacques...your garden is seriously magical. I want to come walk through it! Smell all those flowers!

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

I love the Birdies raised beds. I grew so many greens in the one bed I couldn't believe it! I can't wait to get my Dahlias in the ground now - thank you for sharing your time and info :)

[@SundiMyint]

Jacques took off his hat and I had no idea who he was anymore hahaha 🤣 such flower goals in this garden! I have something to work towards now

[@jacquesinthegarden]

🤣 I should have warned everyone first

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Wish I had a neighbour like yourself, we would grow as much as possible! I so love gardening but I cannot manage it all by myself, too complicated to explain. Nothing compares like preparing a bed for seeds, seedlings or bulbs and tubers. It is hard work, good planning and preparation but so worth it. Thank you for sharing, I've been growing dahlias for a long time, there is always something new we learn from each other and so many more varieties to choose from, happy gardening would love to see the blooms. Cheers!!!

[@courtneycullen6289]

This is such perfect timing! I just started planting Dahlias today. Power Planter forever!!! Drawing so much inspiration from your garden

[@aloras405]

I planted dahlias from seed this year and I’m ecstatic because they’re doing so well. I live in zone 5 so I will have to lift them every winter. But I’m so excited because they’re some of my favorite flowers.

[@tiffanyhayden-yx8ip]

That’s awesome! I planted seeds this year too and somehow they turned out pretty great! Got me wondering if all the breeders just say it’s like 1:1000 to get a good flower. 😂

[@roottrackerzbyyaira]

Thank you for this Dahlia vid, Jaques! I planted my 1st Dahlia called Crazy Love in a huge pot with a stake. It's pale pink lined in burgandy. The middle of the flower has hints of yellow and burgandy. It has sprouted!

[@jacquesinthegarden]

That sounds like it's going to look awesome

[@TheTardis157]

I'm planting a giant tree dahlia soon. Nothing says fun like a 15 foot tall purple dahlia with a ton of blooms!

[@lyn4350]

How is it looking???

[@katharinehammond3215]

Love seeing Tephra and Comos playing who is the friend at the end? As always fabulous video xx

[@jacquesinthegarden]

That's grendel our resident old lady, 14 years old, she usually likes to lounge on the couch or in the sun somewhere

[@katharinehammond3215]

Ahh she is adorable nice to see her playing in the garden xx

[@ceecee-thetransplantedgardener]

I love Dahlias - my profile pic is from one I grew, in fact. But I had no idea about pinching the top for more flower stems. Cool! In my area, they are annuals - unless we dig up the tubers. And we often do. Great vid - thank you!

[@rockyusa2012]

No hat Jacques 👏 Great video and beautiful flowers 💐

[@leannhooper6567]

I love that you are adding more flowers! I just planted my Dahlias last week. Such beautiful flowers from ugly tubers!

[@benzie8352]

Hello Jacques! Thank you so much for this video! super helpful and i love the step by step😁 also, you just seem so nice!

[@michelleh4588]

I'm growing 250+ dahlia tubers this year😅 they rapidly become an addiction!

[@chestersarang806]

Your garden is so pretty!!! Thanks for sharing about Dahlias, although they are from Mexico, here in Costa Rica we don't have them until last mont, and Im so excited I managed to grab 10 varieties before they sold-out so I cant afford to mess this up! 😂

[@industrialtumbleweed3849]

Wow, first person here! I will be growing more flowers next year.

[@danieladeutsch1708]

Dear Jacques, I wanted to tell you how much i love your channel. Second, I come from Bratislava/Slovakia/Europe. After the WWII a lot of Bulgarian people had come to my town. Thay bought gardens and sell really yummy fruits and vegetables on the markets. So since those time all the "old" people from my town, including me, are buying and calling čubrica, čubrica, it has just stayed in out jargon. And yes! I have one on my balcony. Could you please give us some recepcie with čubrica? That would be awesome. Thank you. Love your channel. XX

[@jacquesinthegarden]

I love it! In english the plant is called "summer savory" and growing up one of my favorites uses for dried cubrica was sprinkling it over buttered toast. We like adding it to bean and lentil dishes and generally I add it to savory dishes that you would use thyme or oregano in.

[@anapaulacrawford5837]

I love Dahlias. Got a few of my own . Such a beautiful flower ❤

[@jillianmartens9788]

Okay who is that cute land hippo in the background? I want to see more of them!

[@jacquesinthegarden]

🤣🤣🤣 that's is Grendel our resident old lady pitbull, she usually stays committed to her dog bed and only wanders out to do her business

[@beachcombernan339]

Your garden is beautiful!💐

[@PegsGarden]

Excellent video, this is my first year planted dahlia tubers, I planted my tubers out last month here in SW Florida, they are coming up and I am so excited to see the flowers 🌸💮🌼🌼

[@Mark723]

Do you run between Kevin's home and your home to make all these videos...? When you you find time to eat and sleep...?

[@Wolf-E-Romeo]

He eats and sleeps in the gardens of course! 😂

[@jednye3348]

Jacques is a magical garden hermit he simply connects himself to the mycelium networks in the gardens and they give him nourishment in return for him caring for them it's basic symbiosis 😂

[@samartinez1988]

Likely Senzu beans

[@myurbangarden7695]

Batch filming and good editing

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

@@jednye3348 Finally I understand.

[@genehammond7239]

Dahlia's are big in Oregon , there such a beautiful flower !!!

[@samueljaramillo4221]

I’ve grown dahlias all my gardening life. About forty five years. They are not the easiest flowers to grow. They need the right amount of water . You underwater they dry up you overwater the tubers rot. You have to pinch the plants to get bushier plants. Staking is also needed to keep them from flopping over. They are also susceptible to diseases. One year I had to get rid of all my dahlias,about fifty plants because they all got a fungus. So I had to replace them all. If you live in an area that has cold winters you have to dig them out and store them. If everything goes well you’ll have beautiful dahlias.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

They are definitely more of commitment than all the other annual flowers I grow but I love the giant blooms!

[@sheryamiraslani6596]

Same here. I love them & this year my dahlias suffered many different diseases, fungus & pests. Still not giving up.

[@katherinecornette5315]

I love those white poppies! Beautiful garden!

[@grisespino5342]

Jacques, loving all the flower power! 💐 Don't forget to stake the in ground dahlia & fertilize🤔

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

I grown all mine from seed! I love them

[@renestewart604]

I have a lilac pink dinner plate size dahlia. It has come up every year for 10 years. After watching your video I think I am going to lift it and condition the soil with some organic fertiliser and maybe split the tubers.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Nice! You could definitely propagate it, so cool that it's been going for 10 years. There might be multiple clumps down there now!

[@daisyblooms4813]

Your garden looks beautiful!

[@nildaotero2933]

Love your garden, beautiful flowers. Thanks for sharing.

[@jasmineb8576]

The bees LOVE my dahlias.

[@gabrielareyesaviles1362]

I love it that you reused soil!!! Frugality in the gardening is soooo important! And you guys are a little "spendy" hehe.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

The reality is that sometimes it gets spendy and it never feels good 😬 until you get that harvest or bloom and then I don't think about it anymore 😂

[@efrenmendez72]

Heard you were a geologist! I am one too! I started to pick up gardening so hoping to learn from you

[@jacquesinthegarden]

🙌 I got my bachelor and masters degree in geosciences, working on geochemistry of Ocean Island basalts

[@efrenmendez72]

Very cool! I have my BSc in geology where I did research on geologic hazards in Hawaii and a MSc in Geology & Geophysics on continental shelf siliciclastic deposits!

[@samanthalocadia3045]

What flowers do you have in the background? The large purple ones? Your garden looks great!

[@lindasoaft9303]

Thanks Jacques! I think my dahlia tubers are going to grow ok! However, I wish I had this info prior. Definitely I over water them!

[@oakplant]

Did you have an update video of how this ended ip looking like?

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

Your pooches sure enjoy the garden too!

[@jacquesinthegarden]

If I am crouched down they love to run all around me and see what I am doing!

[@daisyblooms4813]

@@jacquesinthegarden I love them 🥰

[@annettearellano9482]

What kind of plant those purple behind you? Thanks for sharing

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

I have Dahlias growing from last year! Only one tuber survived our dry freezing cold winter.

[@jacobwhite953]

Hey Jacques, I’ve been curious about the shoes you’re wearing in this video; I also often see Kevin wearing a similar pair. I’ve been wanting a good garden shoe. Any insight into these that you can share? Haha.

[@debrascott8775]

I used my Power Plater Auger to breakup my old compacted bed before amending. Worked great

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Another great option!

[@SumaiyaS]

Could you please also share the information Sunlight + watering for dahlias?

[@lbmitchell1777]

We planted just one city light lavender pink dahlia from a nursery pot in early April in North Carolina. After the 4 blooms died off, the plant grew wider and wider with no new blooms but lots of green leaves. Filling up the spaces in our butterfly garden. Don't know if we should trim back some of the green leaves or wait and see what happens. It is now early summer and temperatures have reached 85-90 degrees on some days. What do you think we should do? We are fearful it might take up too much space. Thanks

[@shannonsigman8630]

Is that a Teal colored Green Stalk Planter in the background? Please, say yes! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻Or what brand is that?

[@jacquesinthegarden]

It is our exclusive color at Epic Gardening and it is a Green Stalk! growepic.co/3M1zMvg

[@carolbeers4208]

San diego seed Co just had great utube on dahlia

[@AmishHitman73.Archive]

you should be the new guy to the channel, man, there is sooooo much content! i love learning and you are a great teach from what ive seen. so adding all that together i am overwhelmed with smiling! are you in san diego? i used to live there way back when

[@kathrynk631]

This was a SUPER helpful video! I love dahlias but I've been intimidated to try to grow them because I had no idea how to start and I haven't really grown anything that's a bulb or tuber before. Any suggestions for sourcing dahlias in San Diego? I know Briggs in Vista/San Marcos has some beautiful dahlias (or they did last year).

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Usually nurseries have them for some period of time and I wouldn't be surprised if they still had some. Otherwise they usually have mature plants at nurseries that you can replant. Then if you want you can collect tubers when it dies back in the winter or just trim back and let it overwinter. The one I show in the container is one I left there from last year to just sit until it came up again in early spring!

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Online is a great source as well for bulbs If you want a specific color/style!

[@myurbangarden7695]

I keep hearing about dahlias, perhaps this is the sign to plant some.

[@CamKurst]

Jacques! When you were preparing those in-ground holes for dahlias, what is that large bushy plant behind you with the long purple flowers?

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Pride of Madeira!

[@CamKurst]

@@jacquesinthegarden thanks so much Jacques, it’s very interesting looking.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

It's definitely one of my favorites now

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

In addition to the benefits of growing flowers you listed, they act as an antidepressant.

[@ieri_creations]

Will the dahlia die if you top it when the stem is large enough to be hollow?

[@Kaikolohe]

Are you in Riverside County?

[@cherylhoneycutt7553]

We just moved into a place that has beautiful dahlias blooming. They are really tall, probably at least 4 feet or more, and are starting to fall over. I don't know anything about them but would love to learn. My question is should I stake them or cut them? I have no idea. Thank you!

[@jacquesinthegarden]

You can stake them if you want to keep them going! If you cut them now they might still be able to bloom, depending on how warm your area is, but if its soon to get cold they will be unlikely to flower.

[@echognomecal6742]

Very helpful

[@michellechapman6839]

Do they like direct sunlight??

[@ryan_cowan]

Is that digging fork a product that i can for sale somewhere? Im looking for an entirely stainless steel one

[@jacquesinthegarden]

It's king of spades and it takes a while to ship but it's the highest quality fork I have ever used. kingofspadesonline.jnstools.com/product_info_subproduct.php?products_id=230177&osCsid=8b1144aba0c96cc45e7f8e779cab5db9

[@enigmaticreverieproduction5169]

I had 1 sprouts on my tuber and it was out of the soil already, someone ate it off. Will the tuber regrow another one? I kept it buried.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

There are usually a few eyes that will sprout so you still have a chance!

[@loverlyredhead]

Do dwarf dahlias need support, too? I bought some from HD on sale on a whim after seeing the Epic video and learning they like my zone (I previously had only seen them in the pacific nw).

[@jacquesinthegarden]

They don't absolutely need it but there is a high chance of some blooms snapping off from the weight. Also some dahlias are much smaller and can be fine without support

[@lurklingX]

only thing missing was WHEN to plant.... i'm not really clear on that, and just found some bulbs on sale. dunno if i have to wait till next season...

[@AetherEmpressTreJinn6o6]

😢 I wish my garden looked like this. I'm in the PNW and we are still in cold temperatures for another couple of weeks.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Crossing my fingers for you guys to have a nice warm start and not straight into heat 🤞

[@DJSupaflyguy]

I’m guessing you don’t suffer from bad frosts in your location? If so how do you protect Pride of Madeira echiums ? I’ve tried for 2 years an they just die even in greenhouse. 😢😂

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Basically no frosts here, San Diego is a chest code haha, we get 2-4 nights that might dip just below 30 for a few hours but that's it.

[@carolbeers4208]

You did great forget san diego seed co.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

I didn't realize they carried dahlia bulbs now, that is cool to see!

[@sheliaheverin8822]

I try to do more perennials because I hate planting annuals (I feel like they are somewhat a waste of money). I bought 4 dahlias this year and the frost got them, I think one died but the other 3 still have green leaves. Not sure if they will bloom again.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

It is nice to just have something pop up on its own!

[@Amanda-cn3pk]

Do you sell seeds for your pride plant?

[@jacquesinthegarden]

I haven't but I could try to save some and giveaway

[@Amanda-cn3pk]

@@jacquesinthegarden That would be amazing!

[@moomoocho1196]

Jacques leave room for veggies in your garden!

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Veggie takeover is in full progress now!

[@faybeland9902]

Plant the cuttings too!

[@bryandominguez249]

Is it too late to grow tubers in your zone? I also live in zone 10b

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Nope! You should be good to go! They just take a long time at this time of year while it is still cooler.

[@JustinMorrison234]

Do you not need the supports like self sufficient me uses on his bigger ones with the mini

[@jacquesinthegarden]

On the short beds you don't need any support!

[@samartinez1988]

You should garden in tank tops and rename the channel to "Jacked in the Garden". 😂

[@alikabarlow7901]

Yesss! 😅

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Haha I have to get that tan going anyway 👀

[@sunmoonrise]

How can i get a bigger bloom on dahlia other than buying the dinner plate variety?

[@jacquesinthegarden]

If I had to guess limiting the amount of blooms and keeping it well fertilized would probably lead to larger flowers

[@celmargarcia1910]

Well, gotta try... And here goes nothing, i hope my dahlias grow and bloom spectacular

[@kfaulknerstudio]

Plant the open-faced ones for the 🐝🐝

[@jacquesinthegarden]

🙌 I should have researched that, thanks for sharing!

[@verawallace9055]

What is the name of Hugh purple colour plant in the back, couldn't hear what was said

[@waterbitten]

Pride of Madeira. I think..

[@verawallace9055]

@@waterbitten Thanks , so many blooms for the bees to enjoy

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Pride of Madeira indeed!

[@Crocs4cats]

I’m kind of annoyed with mine😅 They changed colours from last year to colours I wouldn’t choose 😕 But the bees and caterpillars are enjoying them sooo🤷🏻‍♀️😅

[@nancyperrine2009]

I'm growing dahlia by seed for the first. Wish me luck😊

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Very fun!

[@butterlite100]

Jacques no hat = regular person in a hat = incognito

[@jacquesinthegarden]

Secret is out!

[@IanFarquharson2]

Doggies concerned about the destruction of a familiar hiding spot.

[@daphne7897]

❤

[@chaseharmony9172]

The tubers are edible on some Dahlias!

[@fabricdragon]

while MOST Dahlias are not good for pollinators... the open faced Dahlias ARE, so if you plant the open faced types... its good for bees and butterflies too1

[@jacquesinthegarden]

I had a feeling some would be great, good to know about the structure to look for!

[@brandoncrawford8358]

Can you show up how you make hot sauce in a video?

[@TrojanBrewer]

DAY-LEAHS

[@Panda12boy]

Where’s the finished product? You should have shown what it looked like after they grew.

[@MiladaKaiser]

Do you know at which age Bulgarians becomes gardeners? They are BORN being gardeners already. All very successful gardeners in Central and West Europe used to be Bulgarians.

[@markoliver-ww9ld]

First

[@marcrenato3484]

I see you're loosing weight 🎉

[@jacquesinthegarden]

🙌 trying to get back to my ideal!

[@mygardenofthings]

Sneaky ads! Please don't go down this route with click bait titles that cause people to waste time watching your ads!

[@jacquesinthegarden]

What was the ad? Nobody sponsored here

[@kimlaplante8146]

Disagree. Nothing sneaky here.

[@jacquesinthegarden]

I appreciate the context but there is no clickbait, ad, or requirement to purchase anything. The video is about dahlias and addresses growing them generally in beds or in ground. In the end in order to make content have to make a living as well but the content is always free and applicable to any product or option of growing. I'm not trying to undercut anyone's intelligence it's all transparent and linked for a reason. I could have skipped rebuilding it but was just filming my actions. appreciate the feedback and l'm honestly not trying to do anything out of trickery!

[@kathrynk631]

@@mygardenofthings Are you kidding? He talked about a Birdie's bed he's USING for like 3 min and then all about how to plant the dahlias and what they need in bed or in ground.

[@nancyperrine2009]

@Jacques in the Garden I love your channel. I became visually impaired not long ago. I totally appreciate you explaining what you are using. For example, the Felco 2 is better for close trimming. If you provide links it's alot easier. If you mention where you get product then it offers more choices. I live in Pennsylvania. I have been gardening my whole life and now being legally blind I have to learn new work arounds. Keep up your great job of sharing😊💛🌻🌻.

[@leptir7110]

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