DAHLIAS: SUMMER SHOWSTOPPERS FOR YOUR GARDEN

While the winter garden is still quiet and bare, we are already preparing for your summer. In November and December, the dahlia tubers arrive at our company, where they are carefully selected and prepared for export. This ensures they reach the stores early in the year, so you can start planting on time. By summer, your garden will transform into a vibrant sea of color.

Origin of the Dahlia

Dahlias originally come from Mexico, where they have grown wild for thousands of years. In the 18th century, they were brought to Europe and quickly became popular garden plants. Dahlias belong to the asteraceae family (the composites). What we see as a single "flower" is actually made up of many small florets forming one large flower head. Dahlias are true summer bloomers, creating a colorful display in your garden from July until the first frost. 

A world full of variety

Dahlias are available in an incredible range of colors, from sof pastels to brigth reds and oranges. They also vary greatly in shape and size. You can find small pompon dahlias with round flowers, as well as large dinnerplate dahlias, whose blooms can be as big as a plate. This wide variety ensures that there is always a type that's perfect for you.

Planting Dahlias

The ideal time to plant dahlias is in April and May, once the risk of frost has passed. Dahlias thrive in light, well-draining soil that is rich in nutrients. A sunny spot in the garden is best, the more sunlight they receive, the more abundant their blooms. Good places to plant dahlias:

• Open, sunny borders among other plants. 
• Terraces or patios in containers or pots. 
• Sunny spots along a garden path. 

Caring for Dahlias

Dahlias reward attentive care with a long blooming season. Water them regularly, but be careful not to let the soil become too wet. Deadheading spent flowers encourages new tubers and extends the flowering period. They also make excellent cut flowers that stay beautiful in a vase for a long time. Since dahlias are not frost-hardy, it's best to lift the tubers in autumn and store them in a cool, dry place. This way, you can replant them the following spring and enjoy another summer full of blooms. 

Tip: Plant dahlias in raised soil or on a gentle slope. This allows excess water to drain away and prevents the roots from rotting.

Propagating Dahlias

By propagating dahlias, you can enjoy their beautiful blooms year after year. The most common method is dividing the tubers. In spring you can cut the larger tubers into pieces, each with at least one "eye". Plant each piece separately in the soil. This gives every tuber a new chance to grow and flower while preserving the original cultivar. It's a simple and reliable method that allows you to enjoy your favorite dahlias year after year.

Perfect combinations

Dahlias pair beautifully with other summer-blooming plants, such as:

• Gladiolus
• Lavandula
• Begonia
• Aster
• Salvia
• Lilium

Popular Dahlia Varieties

With over twenty thousand cultivars, the choices are nearly endless. Here are a few recommendations that we offer to our sales partners: 

• Decorative Dahlia: The classic form with full, round flowers and broad petals. 
• (Semi)cactus Dahlia: Features narrow, pointed petals for a playful and striking effect.  
• Pompon Dahlia: A smaller variety with tiny, rounded flowers arranged in a light, airy pattern. This variety is ideal as a cut flower for displaying in a vase.
• Dinnerplate Dahlia: The larger variety with extra-large blooms of 20-30 cm, perfect as a showstopper. 
• Fimbriata Dahlia: Distinguished by its fringed petals for an elegant, unique look.

Bring Summer into Your Garden

Get ready for a summer full of color and floral beauty. With dahlias, every garden transforms into a celebration of shapes and shades. Plant them on time and enjoy a stunning display of blooms all summer long.