If you’ve been searching up Dahlias lately, you may have noticed there are two ways they’re commonly sold: tubers and cuttings.
At Russells Mills Flower Company, we offer Dahlia tubers, and there’s a good reason for that. They’re reliable, beginner-friendly, and ready to get growing in your garden.
Let’s break it down.
What Is a Dahlia Tuber?
Tubers are basically a Dahlia starter kit.
These little potato-looking blobs are the underground storage roots of a mature Dahlia plant. They contain everything the plant needs to get started. Stored energy, growth points, and the genetics of the variety.
Once planted, they get right to work growing into a full plant. They are easy, give you a strong start, are forgiving for beginners and more affordable.
For most gardeners, tubers are the simplest and most reliable way to grow Dahlias. Are we biased? A little.
What Are Dahlia Cuttings?
Cuttings are young plants grown from a small shoot taken from a Dahlia plant or tuber. They’re rooted in a greenhouse and sold as small starter plants.
They can grow into beautiful Dahlias but they will need more attention early on.
Cuttings require: careful watering, protection from cold and a gentle transition from greenhouse to garden conditions.
Because they start small and are delicate, they are less forgiving for beginners.
Why Tubers Are a Great Choice
For most home gardeners, tubers offer the best balance of ease, value, and success.
They’re sturdy, simple to plant, and happy to grow right in the garden once the soil warms up. No greenhouse conditions required.
In other words: less fuss, more flowers.
Ready to Grow? Of COURSE You Are!
If you’re dreaming about armfuls of Dahlias this summer, starting with tubers is a great way to make it happen.
At Russells Mills Flower Company, we offer carefully selected Dahlia tubers ready to grow in your garden or in…containers (more on that later).
Plant them once the risk of frost has passed, give them sunshine and support, and get ready for months of colorful blooms.
