It’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...

Can 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...

What do I do with my tubers once I receive them? If you’re ready to plant, when your nights are above freezing and your ground is not overly wet, I recommend planting them as soon as possible. A good way to know if you’re ready to plant is to look...

Watch 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...

Are you purchasing dahlia tubers this season?  As dahlia growers across the country are getting ready to host their tuber sales and begin shipping in the Spring, it’s helpful to know what to expect when your tubers arrive in the mail. Each dahlia variety is unique when it blooms, color,...