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How to Grow Dahlias in Pots and Containers
05.07.2023 - 07:09 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How to Grow Dahlias in Pots and ContainersI don’t know where the rumor started that dahlias don’t do well in containers.
Sure, some of them are big, so you need an equally large container, but they do extremely well in pots. There’s no reason you can’t bring dahlias into your life in a pot.
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You can add a little color to your patio with some low-growing decorative dahlias or make a big, dramatic statement in the garden with a handful of dinnerplate tubers and a bold container.
The cottage garden vibe is right within reach, even if you don’t have a yard (the cottage is also optional).
Growing dahlias in containers differs slightly from growing them in the ground, but it’s no more difficult.
In fact, in some ways, it’s easier to help them thrive in a container because you can adjust the environment more easily.
Are you ready to make it happen? Great, let’s dive in. Here’s what we’re going to discuss:
Before we jump in, let’s talk a little bit about dahlia anatomy. These plants grow from edible tubers that look like tiny, pointy potatoes.
This plant was actually first cultivated for its roots rather than the flowers, but it’s the flowers that made it such a popular garden option.
These tubers grow wide rather than deep, spreading as the plant continues to develop. From the eyes of those tubers emerge leaves and long stalks that will hold the flower heads.
Most dahlia types can support the weight of the flowers, but we humans have bred a few that become so top heavy that they need support.
All that is to say that you need to be choosy about containers and the cultivar that you select. So let’s talk about the first element
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