How to Grow Dahlias in the Ground or in Containers

[@lesw3803]

Thank you for the great Dahlia videos! I have been growing them for about 5 years and I am still learning.

[@reginacalla]

Love these dahlia videos. Started my tubers inside about 5-6 weeks ago when you posted the cutting video. They're looking great but the "spring" in Salt Lake has been sooo cool, my soil is no where near warm enough to plant them. My poor tomato plants go out a bit during it day but they're still in at night (i.e. not in the ground).

[@SonniesGardenPA]

I got some dahlia seeds last year and forgot I had them. I just planted them in a container. I hope they grow. Thanks for the info.

[@deewinston5651]

Thanks Brian. Looking forward to all your beautiful Dailies blooming.❤

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Great video. Going to start growing dahlias in containers. Will be a new experience. Blessings ❤️🌺

[@patkrueger7353]

Your always like an encyclopedia. A world of knowledge. Thank you for your valuable information

[@NextLevelGardening]

Thank you

[@krickette5569]

I watched this video back when you first posted it and then about 2 weeks ago my local Home Depot had all their Dahlia tubers marked down to 50% off and I bought at least one of each color they had. (I bought multiples of the colors I like most) I brought them home and started them in my greenhouse on a heat mat and WoW!, did that ever work well! I planted 4 of them in my garden yesterday and have 5 more in containers. One of the containers will be re-planted into the ground but the others will stay. I am constantly in my garden and so I'm not worried about any of them drying out. Thank you So much for all this information. They are a favorite of mine, along with Zinnia and in summer I always have bouquets of them both in my home. (I'd Love a video of you cutting yours back after they have 3 sets of leaves, that's a little scary to me)

[@tinabloomfield7228]

I love growing dahlias in pots ❤ I found some new colors this year ❤

[@nohemyyanes9428]

I’m about to start, thanks for you great information.

[@AnushaCM]

I planted mine in the ground in Feb, hadn’t watched your videosbwfore! They have started sprouting now 😂 One of the tubers I left in a bag accidentally, sprouted sooner. It’s 2ft tall already 😝

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Just received my "gardeners supply " auto hydration trays, eager to get some seeds in them. Thanks for the TIP

[@NextLevelGardening]

Awesome!

[@lynnmoore7438]

I an giving it a try this year. Keep my fingers crossed.

[@julienfowler8274]

Your channel is the best🥰🥰🥰

[@NextLevelGardening]

Thank you!

[@EvelynM-vlogs]

I plant all my dahlia tubers north to south in direction so that I know for the first little while at least, there is no tuber that I can accidentally spear east and west of the plant. I grow aprox. 160 every year, mostly dinnerplates. Your Farm Daddy self watering give away in your next video is perfect for container growing dahlias!

[@MissuhsipEgirl]

Thanks for all the info. Found you last year when I started doing a vegetable garden for the 1st time. This year I’m trying out flowers and you do great at sharing info

[@keranhumble6782]

I'm growing a Dahlia from a tuber this year. I grew from seed last year and enjoyed them so much. I do grow them in pots. I just stay on the watering detail regularly. Love all the information on Dahlia growing!

[@heatherpfeil2939]

Starting my first dahlias ever!

[@SteveBrowning-z7o]

Love dahlias and hope to grow some with success. I stumbled upon your videos and I have learnt a great deal about why my garden doesn’t grow the way I have always dreamed of. Thank you! I have a question, do dahlias do good left in the ground over winter? How do I winterize them?

[@heidinoreng5892]

My oldest dahlia is 20 years, a variety called GLOW.

[@donnaheath7258]

Thanks for this video, Brian. I've lucked into some clumps of Dahlias [no idea what they are which makes it kinda exciting] but I'll be able to avoid errors made before which resulted in their disappearance. We do live in Slug land; in fact we have a Slug Queen Contest / Festival in Eugene, Oregon. Appreciate your help. Donna H in Marcola, OR

[@rchick7409]

I've had the worst luck with Dahlias... thanks for the info.

[@walterraydavisjr4426]

Excellent video and very helpful

[@lisakruger5289]

I purchased my first dahlia from the clearance rack of a local nursery last year. It was potted in a nice pot and labeled as an annual. But I stored it in the garage all winter and never watered it. I wasn't sure if it had made it or not, but I set it out on my deck about a week ago and it's sprouting now - hooray! Since it's already potted, should I take it out of the pot and amend the soil, or can I just dig a hole near the base and put the bone and kelp meal in there?

[@NextLevelGardening]

I would probably take it out and put it in a bigger pot

[@mneraasen224]

Any advice? Should I leave it alone? I bought a potted dahlia last season. Cut it back when it was done blooming. Brought it in the house, the room was so warm it started growing. I put it in an unheated garage , in Delaware. Didn’t cut the sprout, no water no light all winter. Put it inside a few weeks ago intending to separate the tuber. I didn’t because it was already growing , 🤦‍♀️

[@Mindy-s-channel]

When potting up indoors to get an early start when do you start fertilizing the dahlias?

[@patrickbowen5398]

Dahlia's in Grow bags do very well. Just wanted to pass that info on to you and all of your Viewers.

[@michelelibbrecht931]

Thank you for covering the ins and outs of Dahlias. But every video I watch on dahlias always covers planting the tubers, but I’m on the cheap and started my dahlias from seed. I have yet to see a video that covers planting out from seed , and started inside. Is there’s anything special to be concerned about? Or is it just like planting any other flower? I realize this might be a very stupid question.

[@jenniferleighton2417]

What are those labels called that you use on your dahlias please

[@micahlouise9539]

What about gophers? I got my first dahlia as a rescue from the garden center. It is still in the pot, just leafing out but although we are trapping gophers constantly some do damage. Should I plant in a gopher basket?

[@Robin-tried-it]

I know here in 9b El Cajon i dont have to dig up my tubers for winter but should i keep watering them thoughout? Or stop watering completely till i see new growth in the spring?

[@NextLevelGardening]

Stop watering

[@sherylmckeown6114]

Have tubers in a paper bag in garage. Been there a while. How do I know if they are "bad"?

[@trudybuchanan6490]

The tubers should be firm and securely attached to the neck (if you have clumps).

[@tbchamplin1628]

My daughter loves dahlias but would have to keep them inside or on her porch. She lives in very cold climate. Would you recommend growing dahlias for her?

[@NextLevelGardening]

As long as she has 3 or 4 mo of non freezing weather. And she'll have to dig them and store inside for winter

[@dianac2596]

I started dahlias indoors this year. I started them early and now my dahlias are 1 ft. Tall and leggy. What should I do at this point. The temperature is good for planting them up now but do I cut them back? How do I do that? I was very successful at getting them to sprout but now I’m not sure what to do.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Pinch the top out After 3 sets of Leaves

[@dorothycrowder8577]

I watched a man that does container gardening, his method is different and I would like you to take a look at his video and let us know what you think. His site is Gardening With Leon. Thanks for all you do.

[@rosemarysemprez1265]

Unfortunately my Costco Dahlias never sprouted in my trays 😢 . I followed your instructions. I guess they were bad.

[@kristinamurphy4847]

oh no! I thought dahlias didn't like water so I haven't been watering them and wondering why their outer leaves were dying off. They're in grow bags because i don't have the ability to have beds. now those bag will live in a kiddie pool so i can water them much more often!

[@johnlord8337]

Small dahlias are baby diapers. Need to have some real 6-7 feet tall adult dahlias with their sunflower seedhead dinnerplate size. THEN you have DAHLIAS !!! Deep reds, red and orange, deep orange, orange and yellow, deep yellow, yellow and white, white, lilac, deep lilac, blue, deep blue, lilac and blue, green, deep green, green and blue, pink, deep pink, pink and red, pink and white - a whole circus of colors. Some say that dahlias (as perennially grown locations where the plants turn into shrubs and bushes - they could grow as much as 30 ft tall ! Yeeeeeee-haaaaaahhhhhhh !!!! Now that's what I am talking about !!!! As big as a perennial Mexican poinsettia shrub-tree.

[@alysonbaker939]

Rebar comment: I tie an orange surveyor’s tape to the top of the rebar because I’ve almost ‘put my eye out’ a couple times, bending over a plant, forgetting the rebar is there. Great video. I haven’t started my dahlias indoors yet but getting ready. 5” more snow this morning. Not nearly as pretty in late April 20 as it was in November, 😂😂. Thank you!!

[@susanmiller2414]

Thanks for the rebar tip!

[@JS-jl1yj]

Another great video! I put the stake in the planting hole beside the tubers, BEFORE covering the tuber with soil. This way, I avoid stabbing any part of the tuber. I have been growing dahlias in my front garden, in full sun, for many years now. Since I don't have enough room by my sunny window, I plant the tubers directly into the ground, without pre-sprouting, after the last frost. They never disappoint. I live in Ontario, Canada, growing zone 5 by US standards.

[@lyndelgado6138]

I grew dahlias in raised bed 2 yrs ago n they seemed easy n prolific. Tried growing in pots last yr when i was out of town for 6wks n hubby was wTering 4 me. Came back to huge weeds n no dahlia flowers whole summer except dwarf ones i had planted in a reaized bed. Cleared out my oval raised bedto plant them in this yr n instead of verticle staking ndividually, im going to try horisontal netting on 1.5 n 2.5 ft levels across bed. Also, didnt know 2 pinch dahlias. Wish me luck! Thx Brian! ;)

[@swpowell1226]

This year is my first time growing Dahlias. Thank you for the tips. I want to see how they do. If they turn out ok I will get more for next year and probably split up the ones I have too.

[@yukaputiko]

Can you just plant them in any soil? I love dahlias they are beautiful

[@Sadie2.1]

Love the video as always. I do love dahlias, and grow them every year in pots. I'm an apartment dweller with a front porch and walkway, so I take advantage of every square foot that is available for growing anything and everything. You're great, keep up the great work!

[@gardendilemma3275]

Perfect timing! Just got my first dahlia tubers from San Diego Seed and getting ready to plant. Thanks so much.

[@naynerboppers5254]

Thank you for this video! I was considering dahlias this year but had no idea on how to grow them and decided to wait until I did more research. Perfect timing on this video! I will definitely give them a try next year if I don't this year!

[@touchdownusc9781]

First time growing dahlias in my yard. Zone 10A Planting tomorrow and appreciate your easy to follow overview. Thanks!

[@honeydew4576]

A friend gave me one bare root dahlia. I was going to put it in a container, but after watching your video, I am going to plant it with the tomatoes. Thanks for the info, Brian!

[@almacristina1615]

I just found the perfect video. Thank you so much for the tips. I live in some a b in i've been looking and looking thank you

[@richbishop7896]

I potted my dahlia tubers yesterday. I'm not able to plant mine out in my zone 5b until the end of May. Last year I grew the ball type and this year I'm doing the dinner plate. Bonny

[@jo-annjewett198]

In south Texas the nights stay too hot to grow dahlias, sadly. They like cool nights and we don’t have those.

[@maryram3412]

Hi Brian, I’ve tried to growing them in pots but not so well. Maybe I’ll take your advise and transplant them in the ground.

[@tammyhinkle5890]

Hey Brian, do gophers like Dalia tubers? You didn't put a cage around the inground ones.

[@nancyshafer3922]

Love your dahlia videos, Brian. Dahlias do well in my garden but some years are better than others. I do have a couple new ones that I’m trying this. Also, I can’t wait to try out your instructions on dividing them. Thanks for all that you do.

[@phenixwars1]

Yay the Dahlia video!! 🥳🥳 I was a bit bummed when you said you don't recommend containers cause I rent and can't really plant in the ground. But I'm gonna try and find dwarf sized ones.

[@beckypeterson7522]

I've usually grown my dahlias in the ground, but have experimented in large pots. I will try to put the shorter varieties in pots and leave the big ones for in ground. (The large ones in pots needed too much water and tipped over regularly!)

[@johnlord8337]

You had me at "dahlias."

[@cutiecreatures5]

I love dahlias they’re so pretty! When will the next video be coming out on the next level homesteading channel?

[@carolynhoff7668]

“Flower Friday!” So clever!! 🤣. Love it!

[@angiewalton1]

Starting NOW!🙌🏼Great video Thank You!

[@momcat20]

I tried growing dahlias two year ago in a container and they didn't bloom. I heard that they won't bloom in. So this year I'm going to try to put them in the ground. This video was helpful, because I didn't do any fertilization last time and this time I'm definitely going to do it and see what happens. As always, thanks for your valuable information.

[@Gardeningchristine]

Potted up tomatoes today. We’re supposed to get down to 35 this weekend so I’m going to wait to put the rest out. The ones in ground already will have to get covered.

[@summatim]

Summary was generated by Summatim, let us know if there are any inaccuracies! 🤖 0:36: Introduction 1:43: Location 2:35: Watering and Mulching 12:29: Containers and watering 12:52: Container size and material 14:27: Preparing the container 14:42: Planting and fertilizing 15:10: Conclusion and call to action

[@lynnfischer7310]

First time growing Dahlias. I have 3 in the ground and am waiting on my two Cafe Au Lait's to sprout.

[@terigeorge5545]

Great video! I’m going to try them this year. What are the flowers behind you at the beginning of the video?

[@trudybuchanan6490]

The yellow flowers are Daffodils.

[@pamelachung1969]

Hi， I love Dahlia . black leaves , 1st time i heard about the flowers are so special. Wish to plant it once I get the seedlings after home from my travels later on. Thanks for sharing, sir.

[@theresapelican9621]

Gonna be my first time with dahlias. Found some at costco. Thanks again for the video, learned a lot.

[@yx6889]

Hey Brian, thanks to your videos I am going to grow dahlias for the very first time this year. I am super excited to see how it goes, but sadly I think that I will have to relocate my existing tuber I stuck it in a pot!

[@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

[@naynerboppers5254]

Omg! I'm laughing at your analogy of earwigs to politicians😂..... Love your sense of humor! Hello from the SF Bay Area...where even democrats are getting fed up with some of our Dem politicians!

[@tracye1866]

Pretty sure I already killed my dahlias. I divided them and tossed them in the ground a couple of MONTHS ago when we were still occasionally dipping into the 30's at night. Now suddenly, we are pushing 90 during the day.... Ugh, SoCal weather....

[@patnunley2341]

I just bought dahlias from the local nursery and they don’t have tubers, so what is the difference?

[@raywachsmann]

I'm finishing my first year growing dahlias! Sadly, I was decimated with grasshoppers and earwigs. I lost about a month or more of blooms. I am planning on digging out the tubers and bought 4 more fancy ones online. Thanks for the tip about putting in a drip system; first year EVER that my garden didn't die (redoing some sections and expanding others for next year).

[@pixelkitty2583]

I haven't had much luck with dahlias but wanted to try again one more time. Thanks for the tips!

[@susanmiller2414]

Just planting my first dahlias this spring…experimenting with one variety in the garden and another in my largest pot. Both are identified as dwarf.

[@Kaikolohe]

When you were filling the pot, what mix was in the bag? Just a mix of potting soil? Living in Central México now and understand I can grow them year round.

[@deanne.m.sanderson]

I started dahlias is pots in the spring. I'm in So WA. When do I cut them back? And should the tubers be dug up over winter? I may put them in the ground for next year.

[@michellewarner7607]

I have been growing Dahlia’s for many years which started with a few bulbs my grandmother gave me but now have a large number. 95% of the flowers are white though. Could the colour of Dahlia flowers change due to the soil composition the same as hydrangea’s do?

[@chicao8784]

Sir, my dahlias plants are in pots and doing very well growing in 3-4 ft then suddenly bugs & insects eaten them away. I was so sad because I so looking forward to see them bloom. What do I do?

[@slomo1716]

Last Summer I planted a bunch of dahlias, those planted in the ground all flowered and were beautiful. Those in my pots barely hung on, because I didn't water as needed. But these in the pots are viable this season, now looking for eyes in order to plant in the ground. Thanks Brian - great info!

[@heathermcjannet-yr9ek]

Hi Brian watched one of your many videos re your brussels sprouts I two was having issues with that non producing and elderly farmer in my area advised I cut off the center sprout which comes first guess what within two weeks lots on stock so hope you try a couple again. I'm in BC Canada very hot summers. Have a great season.

[@annalevenson7234]

For slugs issues can I put egg shell powder around them . I fine grind my egg shells , also good for calcium .

[@Kathy-ku9tm]

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[@MikeFloutier]

Thanks so much for this Brian, a friend gave me a dahlia last year and I was so knocked out that I now have 14, which given the small size of my garden is a lot, so all your advice is invaluable 🌹🍾❤️

[@Geone1800]

I have grew mine in a smallish but long pot with mint I hope it will be okay in 3 or 4 inches of soil.

[@angelamartin9325]

👋 This is the first time growing dahlias. So I put the tubers in a tray to get them started. I think I made the mistake of putting them in a west window that has some shade. Now they are a little leggy, and leaning towards the light. What can I do to correct this? I’m afraid to pinch them and kill them😢

[@naomiasze1807]

Thank you for your video! Im starting to grow dahlia from tubers this year in pot because despite having the anti slug pellets they still do attack my dahlias

[@pattimaystone8953]

How to you save one that looks dead that was given to me. It was flowerings and came from a big box store. Now it doesn't look so good. Thanks for your videos.

[@filomenaviegas5440]

Can I plant the dahlia tubers during the rain in the ground?

[@angelalucarelli649]

I grow dahlia but my favorite are peony.

[@meb4142]

I can’t seem to get mine to grow dug them up and they look dried out. I tried the tray method to get them to sprout….I was afraid to water them as I heard they don’t need water until they start spouting leaves…. The purple eyes came up but then died

[@clancarney2541]

well, crap, I guess I put mine in too early. so far I have only lost one. wish me luck.

[@sandralewis4678]

Starting to grow some Dahlias and this was great info! Let see how it goes ;)

[@101candlelight6]

kind ah like politicians 😀😀😀

[@helenrasmussen3157]

What do you use for a deer repellent?

[@pgc6591]

Recommendation for how to protect tubers from moles?

[@melindaroth5796]

Hey Brian, HUBBY is finally getting vegetables to grow. It's sinking in now finally 🙌 🙏 LOL 😄 we are slow learners, but finally getting results 🙌 😄 Thank you Brian. ❤ Love yall 💓 💕 💗 ❤

[@NextLevelGardening]

Lol good!

[@raelynnjones2211]

Love it! How do you store them?

[@docgrannrsgardencooking8719]

Going to start.

[@helenmcclellan452]

Great video, as always. Thank you!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Thank you!

[@myrnaedmisten599]

Going to try mine in pots this year.