Grow Dinnerplate Dahlias in Containers | Dahlia Cafe Au Lait in containers | Balcony Garden

In this video I will show how I grew many Dinnerplate Dahlias in containers in my balcony garden in USA, garden zone 6b/7a. I grew Dahlia Cafe Au Lait ,
Dahlia Thomas Edison and many more....

[@caw2406]

Thank you! I’ve been trying to research if you can grow Cafe Au Laits in pots with not much luck then finally came across your video. This gives me the confidence now to grow them in my small backyard 😊 will watch your other videos for inspiration 😁

[@containercutflowergarden]

Glad I could help!

[@nolagirl7082]

So glad I found you! New subscriber here. I do mostly container gardening also. This was my first year experimenting with Dahlias. I also purchased 2 of the cafe au laits and a big bag of mixed Dahlia’s from Sams. And I had the same watering urge when I first planted them. I had to remind myself no watering until it sprouts.. it literally killed me to wait!😂

[@containercutflowergarden]

Thank you so much for subscribing! Yes, isn't is so strange that the tuber has all the nutrients it needs and no water needed? How long did your tubers take to sprout? This year my tubers took longer than a month!

[@mistygeller3193]

Oh my goodness that’s incredible!! Thank you so much for documenting your wonderful plants and the patience those beauty’s require! It’s really intimidating to start growing them! I had a sad fail last year, my first attempt 😔 They never grew any taller than maybe 12”, they were supposed to grow to be 4’-5’

[@containercutflowergarden]

No don't get disappointed, once you get a hang of them they will be most definitely be your favorite I promise! They are a bit tricky mostly with the watering but keep trying, you will get the hang of it I promise! Thank you for leaving the encouraging comment, I will get back to making more videos this gardening season!

[@rogehnimunoz4327]

So beautiful. Thanks for the video

[@containercutflowergarden]

Thank you for leaving a lovely comment, it is encouraging for new KZbinr like me!

[@TheBareFootSewist]

Absolutely beautiful, thankyou.

[@containercutflowergarden]

Thank you so much!

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Wow Lovely Flowers ^^ Include Like 10 , I leave 3 presents. Have a good relationship. My friend, always stay Connected~~

[@containercutflowergarden]

Thank you!

[@michelelara5982]

What a stunning display! I’ve failed the last 2 seasons with dahlias. I think my mistake is that I water too much in the beginning and then they end up rotting. I will try again this ‘24 growing season. I ordered Labyrinth dinnerplate dahlia and have a designated large container to grow in. Thanks for sharing your tips and suggestions on planting dahlias!

[@containercutflowergarden]

Good luck, they are worth growing once you get a hang of it! I think figuring out the watering is very tricky, even for me after these few trials!

[@LongislandnativeSanctuary]

OMG yes please!!! please please do, im same zone and would love to overwinter and propagate. I just bought my first tubers and cant wait till they arrive in the spring. until then, im binge watching your videos. please help lol thank you!!!! lovely flowers and amazing video

[@containercutflowergarden]

Thank you so much!! Such a great feeling when someone says they are binge watching your videos!! I am working on the 'saving container tubers' video with 3-4 different techniques I tried and their results, hopefully should be able to put the video up this week! Thank you again for the encouraging comment!!

[@daliah1518]

I am so inspired by your container garden!! What type of soil did you use to start the Dahlias indoors and did you use a different soil when you transplanted them outdoors?

[@containercutflowergarden]

Thank you so much for leaving the encouraging comment! I just used the soil I had around - few pots had Jiffy Seed started mix and others had the Miracle Grow Moisture Control soil that I exclusively use in all my containers. This year I just used Moisture Control and the tubers sprouted just fine!

[@AstroBijou]

Thank you for this very informative video. I was looking for a detailed video on growing dahlias in containers. This was perfect. This is my first time starting dahlias in containers. I have 22 tubers in 22 grow bags and am waiting for them to sprout. It’s been a week and haven’t watered them since. But was always concerned and worried if it was necessary to water. After watching this video I will wait confidently without extra watering until sprouts come out. For the tuber that took about a month to sprout, were they not watered for that long? Were the pots under grow lights indoors? One more thing, after you noticed the ‘Cafe Au Lait’ sprouts did you water thoroughly? Thank you. Can’t wait to see more videos.

[@containercutflowergarden]

I am so glad my video is helping you! 22 tubers! wow I am impressed! Yes it is advised not to water the tubers until you see any leaves but for the ones that were taking too long I did water like a cup or half cup of water - not sure if it helped. If the tubers are taking too long then they might be blind tubers or the necks were too damaged to sprout. Once the shoot and leaves sprouted, I took the plants near a light source. No lights needed until you see a shoot come up. I watered them lightly and continue to do so when I see the top soil very dry. Remember Dahlia tubers are sensitive to too much water so be careful. I have a detailed Dahlia planting video coming up next week. Good luck!!

[@kater8730]

The dahlia you wanted to know the name of looks like Shiloh Noelle. They are even nicer than Cafe au Lait.

[@containercutflowergarden]

Thank you so much, it does look like it! I love their petal shape I need to grow them next year for sure to confirm! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and id the Dahlia!

[@vivianazapata7889]

Es deseable que esté disponible el traductor a español

[@containercutflowergarden]

Thank you, I will try to figure out Spanish subtitles!

[@1satishrawat]

Nice

[@containercutflowergarden]

Thank you!

[@vivianazapata7889]

Aquí nueva en el canal , buenísimo videos, tiene despachos de pedido a todo el mundo?😅

[@silviaroethlisberger622]

Ich liebe Dahlien seit vielen Jahren und besitze eiinige exemlare eine davon siht sehr enlich aus wie diese vonach du name suchst. Die heist Mam 's spezial und bin überzeugt das könte die gleiche sein. Sie ist grossblumig wie caffe au lait und bezaubert❤

[@containercutflowergarden]

Vielen Dank, ich werde nach dieser Abwechslung suchen! Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich mein Video angesehen und sich die Zeit genommen haben, einen Kommentar zu hinterlassen!

[@davidthedeaf]

I planted tubers before that didn’t flower and eventually died the second year likely due to leaving it where rain killed it overwinter in zone 8b. I am doing better this year with very tall plants in two different containers father inside my south facing patio so no rain hits it and I control the moisture. However this makes them eventually start leaning forward for light. I saw you had things to hold them upright in containers. One of mine also is Cafe Au Lait. What would you recommend from experience I use to ensure they do not break off due to bending over? Currently both are about 3 feet tall and straight other than leaning. Is it common to pinch or cut off the tops? I have not touched them at all, and no aphids.

[@containercutflowergarden]

I am working on a detailed video about staking and overwintering methods but what I learnt from last year is that pinching is required so they branch out and are better stabilized. This year I am using a tomato cage, strong fiber stakes and eventually tying them to my balcony railing for extra support. This is only for 4 feet+ tall growing Dahlias. You need to tie them every 2 feet or so, they become surprisingly heavy!

[@davidthedeaf]

@@containercutflowergarden hmm, good to know. I will seek some tall stakes as clearly 3 foot ones will not work for the big ones. I found that to tie plants to moss covered stakes to use the rubber ball ties that they sell sometimes around Christmas for holding up things outside. These are loose enough to not hurt growing vines and super easy to adjust. By the way good job at captioning so Deaf can read!

[@containercutflowergarden]

So glad CC on videos is helpful, I am new at KZbin so appreciate any kind of feedback on the quality of my videos! This staking tie in my experience is the best for heavy Dahlias : www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-Plastic-Stretch-Plant-Tie-5541/322277966 This is the stake I use, it has become pricey over the years but they are very sturdy and I can leave them out all year in the cold or heat and they look like new even after a couple of years : www.amazon.com/Fiberglass-Garden-Stakes-Tomato-2-Feet/dp/B074N917L1/ref=sr_1_39?crid=218VJ1DH6A050&keywords=vigoro%2Bstakes&qid=1685806926&sprefix=viagoro%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-39&th=1

[@wildgardens]

Fabulous! They look huge! What was the width of the containers you used?

[@containercutflowergarden]

I used containers of different sizes from 15 inches to 21 inches in width. But soil capacity is more important than container width - I have a video in works about it coming up soon! Thank you for taking the time to leave your encouraging comment!

[@wildgardens]

@@containercutflowergarden Great I look forward to your upcoming video!

[@mariedyde448]

Will you lift and dry them and store to use again next year?

[@containercutflowergarden]

Yes I will, I have a video about how I did it and best techniques coming up on Sunday!

[@intyash]

How big containers I need to plant cafe au late dhalias in how many tubers in each container

[@containercutflowergarden]

I used containers of different sizes from 15 inches to 21 inches in width. But soil capacity is more important than container width - the bigger the better! I just put one plant per container for each of my Dahlias. I have a detailed Dahlia video coming up next week.

[@intyash]

@containercutflowergarden thanks looking forward to your video

[@Jeebie81]

I think the Dahlia you was wanted to ID is possibly called café au lait Royale

[@containercutflowergarden]

You might be absolutely right! I always assumed it is a lavender Dahlia but it does look a lot like Cafe Au Lait Royal! I am growing it next year for sure! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and help me out!

[@Jeebie81]

@@containercutflowergarden you’re most welcome. I’m growing the café au lait Royale too, so hopefully we can figure this out for sure! Fingers crossed

[@privateperson5769]

The one you don't know the name ...is is Labyrinth Two Tone ?

[@containercutflowergarden]

Sorry for the late reply. It might well be Labyrinth! It seems the tuber is not that easily available in the US, I will keep an eye out for it! Thank you for taking the time to leave the comment on my video!