Growing dahlias is a year round endeavor. Granted, some seasons are more intense than other seasons, but dahlias are always on our mind. We want to know what you’re doing with your dahlia tubers right now (besides shopping for more)! Take our poll and let us know what your Winter Dahlia Tuber Personality is. Whatever your personality is, we have lots resources over on our blog that will help you grow beautiful dahlias.

Helicopter Mom

You’re checking on your stored dahlia tubers frequently and worrying about them constantly.

• Here’s a review of the optimal tuber storage conditions and how to troubleshoot any problems that might occur.

80s Parents

You left them in the ground to fend for themselves. They’ll be fine.

• You’re not worried, so neither are we. If your dahlias don’t do well over the winter, though, we’ve got you covered.

Mad Scientist

Your dahlias are stored at the perfect condition in the perfect temperatures and you’ve automated your indoor dahlia weather station to alert you if the conditions aren’t optimal.

• I don’t think you need our help, but here’s some of the gear we use to monitor our dahlias in case you’re looking for more.

Set It and Forget It

You dug them up in the fall, popped them in a bag in your garage or basement, and will think about them again in the spring.

• Whenever you’re ready, you could start dividing your tubers before spring arrives. Here’s a tutorial about how to divide dahlia tubers if you need it.

Early Riser

You’re already waking up your dahlia tubers so you can take cuttings and get them started.

• You’ve probably already figured all of this out, but just in case, here is a refresher about taking cuttings from dahlia tubers.

Dreamer

You think dahlias are gorgeous, but you haven’t started growing them (yet). 

• Make 2025 the year you start growing dahlias! We have tons of free resources over on our blog. We also offer an online course designed with the goal of helping you successfully grow dahlias in your own garden. Steve and Sarah walk you through a whole growing season, step by step, and teach you what you need to know to grow dahlias successfully your first year. We’d be happy to give you the first module for free so you can see if it’s a good fit. Just send us an email and we’ll send it on over to you.