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The Necessities For Growing Dahlias
Posted by Shelby Gamache onDahlia Garden Essentials: Everything You Need to Grow Stunning Blooms There’s nothing quite like a garden filled with vibrant, show-stopping dahlias. Whether you’re a first-time grower or a seasoned gardener, having the right tools and supplies is key to growing healthy, beautiful flowers. With our dahlia tuber store open until...
Staking Dahlias
Posted by Shelby Gamache onIt’s best practice to stake your dahlias, a heavy wind can quickly ruin beautiful plants. If you have just a couple of plants, place a stake next to the tuber at planting time and use twine or string to tie your plant to the stake when it’s about 12 inches...
Watering Dahlias
Posted by Shelby Gamache onCan I water my dahlias yet? I recommend not watering your dahlias until they are a couple inches above the ground. But, there does need to be moisture in your soil for the tubers to thrive, just not a saturated soil. In my area, we have a very dry climate...
FAQs - Growing Dahlias
Posted by Shelby Gamache onWhat do I do with my tubers once I receive them? Remember, dahlia tubers are perishable. If not properly cared for they can experience dehydration (shrivel) or rot. If you are not ready to plant because temperatures are still too low and your ground is still too wet, you can...
Unboxing Your Tuber Order
Posted by Shelby Gamache onWatch our dahlia tuber unboxing video to know what to expect in your order from Columbia River Dahlias. Click on the image above to watch the video. Video transcription: Hi I'm Shelby Gamache with Columbia River Dahlias and today we are showing you an unboxing video for those who ordered tubers from...