Choose a container that's at least 12 inches in diameter and 10-12 inches deep for dwarf dahlias. Larger varieties need a bigger pot. Wooden half-barrels or other spacious pots work well.

Dahlias have long blooming season and do well outdoors in USDA zones 7 through 10. To ensure that they thrive in a pot, you'll need to choose the right sized container, allow them plenty of sun ...

Bring your dahlias up close with dwarf varieties, commonly known as border dahlias. These plants grow just 12 to 24 inches tall, yet most have big, 4 to 5" blooms.

Prune bedding or dwarf dahlias like other potted plants, cutting just below a leaf node or two to hide it from view. Sterilize your pruning tool between plants.

Dahlias love to make a statement, and with the right care, they’ll keep blooming well into autumn. Whether you’ve got […] ...

They are fun and very, very easy. Dahlias were selected and hybridized by Aztec gardeners in the 16th century and widely used in Spanish monastery gardens. These were the common daisy-like flowers.

The Virtuoso dahlias are making their debut this year with five colors: Pinkerific, Classy Carmine, Vibrant Violet, Dayglo Yellow and Red Raz. They are sold as transplants, so it is easy-peasy.

Plant Size Dahlias can be 12-inch-tall dwarf plants or 6-foot-tall virtual bushes loaded with blooms. The largest dahlias are less suited for most container sizes.

Dahlias will continue blooming longer if you spend a few minutes on this easy maintenance task. Andy Wilcox Tue, June 10, 2025 at 6:12 AM UTC 3 min read Kindra Clineff ...

Bring your dahlias up close with dwarf varieties, commonly known as border dahlias. These plants grow just 12 to 24 inches tall, yet most have big, 4 to 5” blooms. Popular varieties include Gallery ...

Bring the dahlias up close with dwarf varieties, commonly known as border dahlias. These plants grow just 12 to 24 inches tall, yet most have big, four-to-five inch blooms.