Blue Dahlia Cactus Bulbs - Summer & Fall Hardy Perennial

Dahlias are beloved for their long flowering season, often lasting until the first frost, and their stunning diversity of bloom colors and shapes. These plants can be grown as part of a late-summer garden scheme or cultivated as cut flowers. Each 6"/7" dahlia bloom is a bit different, blending beautifully with other pink, purple, white, and even deep burgundy flowers, as showcased in the bouquet photos. Reaching 3 1/2 feet in height, the long, sturdy stems make these blooms ideal for adding to floral arrangements.

One reason I am particularly fond of dahlias is that the more flowers you pick to bring indoors, the more will continue to grow. After the last spring frost has passed, plant the tubers and enjoy a bountiful display of large, beautiful blooms that will persist until the first autumn frost. Another wonderful quality of dahlias is their rapid multiplication; when the tubers are dug up after a single growing season, the original single tuber will have divided into 4-12 new tubers. This allows gardeners to divide and share with friends and neighbors or expand their own dahlia collection.

The splendid and varied colors of dahlias symbolize generosity, richness, and good fortune. To cultivate these beauties, they require fertile, moist but well-drained soil and a sunny, sheltered location. Taller varieties may need staking for support. In autumn, the tubers should be dug up and overwintered in a frost-free environment, such as a greenhouse or shed, before being replanted in the ground the following May.

Dahlia germination and growth are relatively simple, even for beginner gardeners. They thrive in well-draining soil with full sun exposure and benefit from mulching and fertilization. Planted in spring, dahlias will reward you with breathtaking blooms throughout the summer and fall. In most climates, the tubers are perennial, meaning they will return and flower year after year. However, in colder regions, the tubers may need to be dug up and stored each winter.

This particular dahlia tuber is surplus to my needs as I plan for the upcoming growing season. In the warm southern regions, dahlias can be planted in July for a magnificent display of flowers in the fall and well into the winter months. Truly, this bloom is a stunning addition to any garden, brightening the landscape with its vibrant colors and joyful presence.

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