Overwintering Dahlias in the ground

Melba Santos

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Whether you can leave dahlias in the ground over winter is a common question among so many gardeners that want to start growing dahlias, but are concerned about the overwintering.  Depending on the zone you are located at, you may be able to take simple steps to be able to leave the dahlia tubers in the ground to overwinter outdoors without having to deal with all the digging and dividing.

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Less Effort:  You do not have to worry about digging, pruning, cleaning, storing, and replanting. – Growth:  Dahlias will begin growing as established dahlias and may be better than next year in size and blooms.

PROS OF LEAVING DAHLIAS IN THE GROUND

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The only ZONES that can be safer to leave dahlia tubers in the ground are ZONES 8-11.

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Do Dahlias Come Back Every Year?

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Why Grow Dahlias

Preserve dahlias year after year and you will get a lot of new plants from the one plant you grew.

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Wait For First Frost

Wait until leaves turn brown to start preparing your dahlias for overwintering in the ground.

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Cut Down All Stems

Cut Stems all the way to the ground.

- How much Wind do you get? - How much Rain do you get? - Do you want to gather new Tubers?

Other Things to Consider:

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