How to Grow Dahlias for Best Cut Flowers, Easy Guide for Beginners

[@MMboniseniMunyadziwa]

Ooooh what a lovely nice dahlia flowers 💐 , the colors are so stunning , thanks for sharing your ideas ❤❤🎉

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much! 😊❤️

[@Arlene-r6i]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'm sure this was a major undertaking with the planning, filming, and the narrative. I watched it twice to make sure I didn't miss anything. I am in zone 7 and have been growing dahlias for several years and I have learned a few things from this video. Thanks again.

[@berngutz8731]

Zone 5 here and can't thank you enough for this video. My garden is now bare and your video is full of life. Thank you for the valuable how-to's that will truly guide us whole year round. Thank you Crane, you're such an inspiration. You are meant to do this.

[@cranerygardens]

Awww… thank you ☺️😊❤️ You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻

[@MrMrsHorton]

The most thorough dahlia video I have seen and is jam packed with helpful information. I will be rewatching next year when it’s time to wake up the dahlias. Great work!

[@valerieoster8049]

Wow! That was a huge video project!! So many will be blessed with the knowledge you so generously shared! I forwarded this to many of my flower friends. I needed the encouragement today. I am drowning in the tuber clumps that I dug up last week. I am leaving lots of dirt on them but it is taking me forever to clean up the clumps just to place into the paper bags and haul them box by box to the basement. I have about 300 huge clumps. I don’t know how these farmers with thousands of plants do it! I put compost, sheep wool, Plant tone and bonemeal in the hole before planting. Let me know if you would like me to send you a bag of sheep wool for planting next Spring. 🐑 😊

[@cranerygardens]

Awww… thank you so much ☺️😊❤️ I think I am good. 300 is a lot. I saw some bigger farmers use machine to dig them up. Please take care of yourself too 😊🥰❤️

[@beverlylott5521]

This is a great video. I know that I will watch this several times and take notes. It is obvious that it took a lot of time to make this video. It will help a lot of gardeners!! Thank you so much. 😊

[@wendymarples8388]

Kòb khun, Crane! I loved the whole year of dahlias! I'm watching it here in zone 3-4. My garden has been completely tucked in for the winter now. We've had a little snow but it went away. We need lots of snow to protect the plants when the temperature goes down to -40° in January some years. To see you out with dahlias in November is amazing to me. Thank you for your happy self, your happy dances in the garden, and your happy music. We need some happiness now.

[@dianepuskas6362]

Thanks for all efforts to put this video together. I am going to rewatch it to absorb even more information. Have a nice weekend.

[@IsabelLawrence-h1o]

Thank you Crane. This is the best dahlia info video I have seen. Excellent information. Liked and shared x

[@AnnaJansson-p3s]

Your bouquets are absolutely amazing!

[@3dogsandababy]

Thank you so much for this video Crane! I have “dabbled” in growing dahlias a few times. But now I want to get more serious about growing them as you have inspired me to start my own small scale roadside flower stand. I’m in zone 7b in Maryland so your experience and videos are very helpful. Much flower love to you! Amy

[@iowanne]

This was the best video about growing Dahlias! Thank you Crane for showing how to grow dahlias from season to season.

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@learningcurvenz]

Crane, you are such a darling, and your Bouquets are absolutely gorgeous. I love the variety of picking material in your garden. Thank you from New Zealand for sharing your garden.

[@flowergrower1247]

How very lucky for me that you are teaching us about dahlias! I cannot leave any tubers in the ground where I live, it gets to be -40C, which is also -40F here in the winter and unless the plant is rated for Zone 3, everything else will freeze, (some Zone 4 plants may also survive)! I have a plastic container filled with wood shavings to protect my tubers, I look at them at least once a month. I got an email from Johnny's Seeds this week announcing three new zinnia varieties, so I ordered two and I also bought some giant dahlia seeds I will start in January. I am so excited! Thank you so much Crane, for this insightful video and I am so happy the tubers you left over winter survived! Cheers from Gloria who gardens in Mundare, Alberta, Canada!

[@cranerygardens]

You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻 while I am complaining it’s getting cold, I can’t imagine how it would be in Canada. One of my bucket list to visit though. Stay warm. I am buying the seeds too!!!!

[@MarigoldsintheGarden]

Thank you so much Crane for this wonderful, informative video. 🌻You have been a great source of encouragement to me so that I don't give up on growing dahlias. Your dahlias are truly exquisite, and appear so vibrant and healthy. It seems that you have mastered the skill of growing cut flowers, especially dahlias. You are such an an amazing florist too! The bouquets you design and make are so lovely! I have learnt so much from you, even though I live in an entirely different climate - the subtropics in QLD Australia. 🦘🦜🐨 Your entire garden is stunning, welcoming and beautiful.🌺🌿🌷

[@cranerygardens]

Awww, thank you so much for your kind words!🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@davannhuynh4279]

Wow, Crane, you have out done yourself in this video, it's so thorough, so good, and, I'm absolutely sure, lots of work for you! Thank you so very much for your hard work and for sharing this incredible video. I love every minute of it!

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@Mr.EW-t7o]

I really appreciate all the work you put into your videos. Thanks for putting the names on the screen. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving. 😊

[@cranerygardens]

You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻 Thank you 😊

[@uteberg4781]

What a wonderful video!!! I always wished to have videos about the different flowers, that show their cultivation through the garden year! But this type of video is so much work that I never found something like this on KZbin. Thank you so much for spending that much time for us to produce this great source of knowledge!!! Just one thing is missing: the black furry plant ;)) 💖😻🐱Greetings from Denmark!!! 💖🤗🌻

[@daiseegray9110]

Congrats on 35k. Great video! 🌼🐝

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️

[@thenoellew]

Another fantastic video! The amount of time, effort and love that went into making this video is so cool. I got my first dahlia tubers about a week ago from Swan Island Dahlias, and I'm so excited to grow them and try out your tips. You had tons of great information in this video, it will be a greatly thorough resource for anybody that wants to grow dahlias. And what a journey it's been for you growing these beautiful flowers. Well done on the production quality of this video as well - it was beautifully filmed, the stories that you told were inspiring, you had tons of valuable information and the music was perfect. Every time I had a moment of "oh well I wonder how this would work" you would explain it right after lol.

[@melaniem5971]

One of the most comprehensive videos on Dahlias I’ve ever seen! Thank-you! You have earned a new subscriber !

[@pinetreesnflowers]

Your videos are such a joy to watch❤ you are fearless in cutting back your dahlias, you give me courage to do the same next year😂

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you! You got this! 😊🥰❤️

[@toninelson1956]

Wow! This is the best video on dahlias ever! I just started growing dahlias and I’m hooked. Thank you for all your hard work teaching us ❤

[@ClassicLitLove-kx9tt]

Wow, Crane, this video is amazing. The amount of time and work it took you to put this together really shows. You never fail to inspire me. Not only that, but I find that I now take time to look at each flower, plant, and "weed" much more closely and truly appreciate their beauty. This I learned from you. Thank you for this Master Class. I have (for the 1st time) ordered SO many Dahlias for spring delivery that I am both excited and nervous about. Sending you both much ❤ and 😊

[@cranerygardens]

Awww 🥰 Thank you very much for this comment 🙏🏻🥰❤️ I almost cry when finishing this video project. Getting this comment here just made my day! I know! But trust me you will always find a spot for your dahlias. 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@ClassicLitLove-kx9tt]

​@@cranerygardens❤ I can't wait to grow them. Hope you both are doing well and that the wildfires are not anywhere near you ❤

[@elaineearhart1735]

❤ An hour of Crane, just loved it! Im so excited to try Dahlias again. My first experience was poor so i didn't do it again. After watching the video, im going to try again . Thanks for an amazing tutorial!

[@cranerygardens]

They are a lot easier than you think. If you give them good rich soil, 6+ sunlight and airflow, they will bloom beautifully for you 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@linhmoberly4493]

Thanks for this video. My husband and I watched very closely what ur instructions are … 👍 love ur simplicity to store the dahlias tubers. We are going to implement ur methods. Hope that we will have some results for next year dahlias growing season. ❤ ur videos.

[@bryonyhellis]

What a great video, a whole year worth of work! Thank you 🙏

[@anabrockway2065]

Always, always enjoy your videos! ❤️ from Georgia!

[@amy_ambrosio]

Ahhh, your flowers are so pretty 🥺💛

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you! 😊🥰❤️

[@angelaw7070]

I found you on Danielle's channel and i cant thank her enough! Im 7a as well and this is the MOST comprehensive dahlia video ive ever seen!! Question, do you find that certain dahlias overwinter better for you than other's? I have a pompon dahlia that has returned reliably for 3 years. Tried it with my dinner plates, with no luck. Thanks!!❤

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ Yes! Certain dahlias are doing better than the others. I find that the specialty varieties ( like dinner plate or newer varieties ) are not as strong as the boring , monotone ones.

[@fridaydog6203]

crane , great detailed video on dahlias,we dont just want the pretty but the how to for sure, you work hard but i can tell you embrace and enjoy the process , not just the final results which i think is the key to a self fullfilling garden inspired life, i love that song, some kind of wonderful, can you post the singers on the channel for us, your music selection if great part of video that makes is relaxing and fun. happy fall to you and all subscribers

[@cranerygardens]

Awww 🥰 Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ I meant to do so but keep forgetting. Will do next time. Happy Fall!

[@fridaydog6203]

@@cranerygardens thanks, i found it online sture zetterburg feat. ed mills , called walking on cloud nine for anyone interested.

[@dowblackburn9498]

Beautiful ❤thank you Crane for sharing ❤

[@deechiodo6738]

Thank you, Crane, for your extensive tutorial of dahlias .... from seed to garden to flower to tuber. I appreciate the time you took and the knowledge you shared!

[@cranerygardens]

You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹❤️🙏🏻

[@lisacarson6968]

Love your channel. You have so much information to share and your energy is beautiful ❤

[@cranerygardens]

You are so welcome 😊🥰❤️

[@healingjustforyou7742]

Thanks for the information, Love and Light, keep up the good work.

[@dlewis9492]

Incredibly good video 💚

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you!

[@person3952]

Impressive and inspirationsl video. Thank you for your hard work❤

[@cranerygardens]

You are so welcome!

[@jesseberg3652]

This video was so well done! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! :)

[@elanacrane7820]

What a wonderful video! Thank you for such an in-depth look at everything to do with dahlias. Loved seeing all of your pretty varieties. I’ve told myself I’m not ordering any new varieties for next year, but it’s very hard to resist. On another topic, have you seen the new Zinnia varieties that Johnny’s has bred? There’s one called ballerina, I think, that you might like. They have 2 others that are juicy colors, and I bought both of those along with their new celosia. And, of course I don’t need anymore seeds, either, but I couldn’t stop myself😊

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 🥰❤️❤️❤️ I am trying not to buy more tubers too! But I think I will buy a few fun ones. Yes yes! I have seen Johnny’s zinnias. I am buying soon. I love Ballerina but I might buy Aurora instead. I learn this year that pastel zinnias can get to pale in summer bouquet. Thank you letting me know though. You’re the best!

[@irenadidichenko5429]

Thank you Crane. Very informative video. I liked how you compared results of different types of starting dahlias.

[@kristieoblak963]

Aug 2nd, my favorite bouquet 🥰

[@sabinegossart409]

This video is so helpful. I'm trying the 'store as a clump with dirt left on them' this year AND I left a few in the ground (6b). We shall see.

[@cranerygardens]

Yes! I agree to always try. 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@el0quentpilgrim]

amazing video, Crane! Thank you for sharing 🥰 i don’t personally grow dahlias but i watched the whole video and learned a lot! you can really see all the hard work and dedication you put into this video ❤️❤️

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏻🥰❤️ it’s always so rewarding to know my videos are appreciated. You will love dahlias! 😊🥰❤️

[@tinameech4858]

Amazing video! Thank you!

[@sophian7366]

Great job!

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@kirstinpilling2638]

Wonderful masterclass 🌸

[@cranerygardens]

🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@kirstinpilling2638]

@cranerygardens I loved your episode on Zinnia too- I grew some last year for the first time & fell in love with them. This year they were terrible- so I've had to research & look at my approach. Thank you so much- we need YOU and flowers in these times more than ever x

[@Dalias-t4w]

Que bueno compartir a conservar las dalias son hermosas y tiene muchos beneficios para la diabetes si consumes sus tuberculos saludos desde Cusco Perú

[@studiorootsjmb7098]

Love the class Crane! Thank you!

[@cranerygardens]

Yayyy!! Thank you 🥰

[@Liz-og9gc]

Love the class Crane! Thank you! 🙏 🤗

[@cranerygardens]

You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻

[@janpapworth7956]

Great video, thank you.

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you 😊 😊🥰❤️

[@gloriabranch6287]

Loved this video very informative

[@beenasunil2357]

Super 💯❤

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you! 😊🥰❤️

[@deniselevesque5317]

Thank you!

[@cranerygardens]

😊🥰❤️

[@michelleyanche1706]

Very helpful!

[@ScarletsGarden]

Thank you for sharing! You inspire me to make my garden beautiful ❤

[@MrsMcCracken]

Wonderful video! As usual! Would you mind sharing the song that starts at about 32 minutes when you’re starting to harvest the dahlias? I have heard it before on your channel but I don’t see a reference to it anywhere and it is such a upbeat happy song. Thank you, Crane!

[@cranerygardens]

I’m glad you enjoy. The song must be “Sunshine After Rain” by Adelyn Paik 😊🥰❤️

[@MrsMcCracken]

Yes, that is absolutely the song! It is one of those songs you hear that can definitely chase the clouds away and bring in some sunshine.❤️

[@myhanh2454]

Thank you for the video! Do you add any other fertilizer after planting (beside compost) them or after they grow big?

[@cranerygardens]

You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻 I use Flower Tone from Epsoma Organic. Nothing else 😊🥰❤️

[@myhanh2454]

Thanks!

[@quynhpham-mh7su]

Thank you sooo much for sharing.❤ Love your video and beautiful colorful bouquets. May I ask the name of the white dahlia with yellow center in 34:12 of video? Thank you ❤

[@cranerygardens]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ You’re very welcome! 🥰✌🏻 those are from seeds. No specific variety name 😊🥰❤️

[@quynhpham-mh7su]

@cranerygardens wow that's a lovely color.🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for your kind reply 🧚‍♀️💖

[@PlantRelated]

Your design skills are unmatched

[@cranerygardens]

Awww, thank you so much! 🥰

[@cumberlandonpiano6494]

❤❤❤

[@Dalias-t4w]

Me gustaria tener un pedazo de parcela con riego pa. Tener a mis dalias tan hermosas como las tienes pese a la altitud en que vivo las conservo y son hermosas

[@cranerygardens]

¡Gracias! Me alegra que te inspiren mis dalias. 😊❤️

[@jennifermeans3767]

Hi Crane! Do you put your dahlias in hot water after harvesting?

[@cranerygardens]

Hi! I don’t do that. It’s just too much work for me. I am sure it will help but at the same time I feel like cutting it fresh is most important.

[@MartinHouseFlowers]

I've only grown dahlias from seed, grew them under grow lights and put them into my raised kitchen garden bed. They did well, attracted a lot of aphids, deflecting the bugs from my tomatoes, lettuce etc. I'm still debating on buying tubers, I find them expensive and I'm not sure I can commit to taking them out of the garden at the end of the season. What are your favorite varieties as (long lasting) cut flowers? Thank you for this comprehensive video Crane! 💚

[@cranerygardens]

Awww 🥰 Thank you very much 🙏🏻🥰❤️ my number 1 favorite is Jowey Winnie!!! 10 out of 10 on every check point! 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@MartinHouseFlowers]

@@cranerygardens thank you Crane, I will look out for that one! ❤️💚❤️

[@MartinHouseFlowers]

@@cranerygardens okay you’ve convinced me to try dahlia tubers next spring! I’m pre-ordering them now. You are such an inspiration and I smile every time I watch your videos Crane!! You’re so inspiring!

[@Rolf.arfarf]

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