Lew Whitney's Secrets to Growing and Maintaining Dahlias

[@TaralynnMcNittvlogs]

This was such a relaxing and special video. I could watch Lew do videos all day! I can't wait to plant my dahlias!

[@r_morts4384]

This has to be one of the cutest lil grandpas I’ve ever seen. 🌸💗😅

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

We’re in Zone 8. It’s useful to know to plant dahlias outside in February. That’s what we did since we bought some a few weeks ago and didn’t have a cool storage place indoors.

[@jodifloria6647]

Thanks Lew . I'm excited to get dahlias .. even on my balcony..

[@KR-ei2fw]

Wow stunning flowers. Great detail on where to cut which is what I wanted to know and what to feed.

[@EliasFomanov]

The may Dahlia was a Cafe or something. However in February you grew a Rip City… how can we know for sure that that is what’s going to happen.

[@jilldench1404]

I have always planted my tubers upright, never on the side but with the growing tip just poking out of the soil in a 3 litre pot in March then when they show some growth, plant it in the garden. They are fab. UK

[@LXW-Arts]

The tend to grow sideways but they probably moved upright because of the sun

[@wenjunzhao8696]

What's the reason to plant the tubers sideways?

[@jent7267]

Beautiful Dahlia. I have been tossing the dead flowers and leaves back to the pot, is it gonna do any harm for how I did?

[@agb0012000]

You said to plant the tubers in a clump, but you can separate the tubers to get more can load, correct, I hope? Because that is exactly what I did.

[@RogersGardensCDM]

Dahlias can stay in the ground and come up every year. As they grow in the ground, they slowly grow and multiple their tubers. After some time you can dig them up and separate the tubers and replant them to spread the plant out more, get more individual plants, and thus more blooms. ~ Roger's Gardens

[@iitslouann]

What are the sizes of the bigger pots?

[@CarlTheSidekick]

Well done video!

[@maxinelowe6285]

Its end of April and I've only just started mine in the UK is it to late x

[@6996katmom]

I live in zone 9B, in Texas. Do I have to dig my dahlias every year or can they stay in the ground?

[@surimiiii]

Great vídeo, And great information

[@bornok16]

Nice Flower

[@universostar]

My favorite flower

[@sandreenbrown626]

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[@beanerschnitzel794]

Terrific video!!!

[@myacob2142]

Thank you for great video. Do you water Dahlia while it is in container? Do we need lots of direct sunlight for Thalia in container ?

[@lolacookie453]

I am here for the water answer as well, just planted my first. As far as heat and sunlight I have read they like and thrive in both!

[@ianbroadfoot3690]

Hi can you put the tubers right in the ground or do I have to pot them on first to se some life ie leafs first ? Ian from glasgow

[@weirdangel4025]

ian broadfoot u can put them directly in the ground after the first frost is gone. but make sure to check for new growth before planting and don't water until u see green parts poking out above soil.

[@tammypaige87]

oh wow.. I just planted mine and watered them really well.. are they going to die?

[@annacollier5372]

I was just clearing out dead flowers from last year and I didn't know I could save my dahlias. I found this huge clump of tubers in my large pot outside. If I repot tubers that have wintered outside, will they still grow? UK.

[@annacollier5372]

@Rogers Gardens thank you for your prompt reply! They seemed firm for the most part. There was a small piece at the top that was mushy and liquified but the rest were firm and dry and smelled sort of fragrant. I've planted them and now I'm keeping my fingers crossed 🤞🌸

[@ibu.pejuang]

Please tell me about sunlight suit this Dahlia

[@agb0012000]

Sorry. I meant to say, Is that correct as far as being able to separate the tubers to get more dahlias.

[@claraachero5739]

Thank you sir

[@napsterproductions709]

Anymore videos about dahlias?

[@lissabanks7297]

How do you feel about ranunculus?

[@Ipdxcreative]

Thank you very much :)

[@longashl]

Nice video

[@tomconley4976]

I can't wait to try planting my tubers on their side.

[@BritanyKlarich]

So when you dig them up how do you store them?

[@RogersGardensCDM]

You brush the soil off after they've dried a bit and put them in a cool dry place until the next year. Usually a shoe box is nice and in the garage.

[@jus4funtim]

Not once did you say anything about how and when to water

[@mr.dahliaking.202]

water when very top of the soil gets dry to the touch, or do like me - everyday, after all garden works, go ahead, make a cut of tea, try to relax while watching at the sunset at around 9 pm and calm and peacefully, while drinking tea, take a hose and water every dahlia from the top and while doing that, enjoy the gorgious flowers :)

[@gerithalfman9002]

jus4funtim

[@MissCarly84]

Vytautas Poska - shutup

[@tajviper2596]

I like his clothes.

[@KYMMEESJOURNEY]

How to store?

[@thehiltongirl]

Hi, I bought some established Dahlias plants in 3 litre pots from the garden centre and they are growing quite well and flowering beautifully, do I have to dig them up in winter ? As I have never had Dahlias before so not sure what to do. Thanks

[@eltawargy65]

Great video Tthanks

[@janjones2629]

Lew: a very nice video, but agree with other comments on this thread. From what I have read in the past, critical information such as if the tubers have "eyes", how to place the eyes in the soil, the overall condition and the appearance of the tubers, and HOW TO WATER. Buckets of mistakes could be made without this education being included.

[@Joalse]

Fertilizer?

[@Joalse]

Rogers Gardens that will be very helpful. Thank you sir

[@danlewis1871]

Today I accidentally knocked off the growing tip of one of my dahlias. It was just breaking the surface. Will it grow again or did I kill it? Thanks

[@danlewis1871]

Thanks but no longer necessary; it already sent up 5 new shoots.

[@iitslouann]

Rogers Gardens what size are the bigger containers?

[@854raahul]

what about the secrets?

[@sitechca70]

There was not a single secret revealed nor any maintenance information.... Even the box will say plant in Spring after danger of frost.

[@bubblebeebartend]

(: through the magic of video

[@bubblerings]

(Donald's Dahlias- video, said, add more potash if you have lots of rain... to make stronger stems.) This man just says Buy Our Soil,,, hahaha.

[@LXW-Arts]

Fyi they are not into lots of water.

[@neekromancer]

Why didn't you mention looking for eyes and making sure they face up? There is so much wrong with this tutorial.

[@XalimajonAzizqulova]

Салом

[@MK-ks3vt]

Disappointed with this video. Not enough information!

[@XalimajonAzizqulova]

Зор

[@donu108]

Let us see how you pick up that bog pot and move it!

[@MissCarly84]

your face is a bog

[@homelessjoe]

Dude only has one pair of clothes.