That's how they get through the cold

Do not plant out dahlias until spring

The young shoots of the dahlia do not tolerate frost at all. That is why you are allowed to move forward Dahlias only outside after the ice saints plants.

You can put the tubers in the ground as early as the end of April, provided that the earth has warmed up to at least ten degrees.

Do not overwinter hardy dahlias

Since dahlias are not winter-proof, you need to protect the tubers from sub-zero temperatures. There are several possibilities for that:

• Hibernate tubers in the cellar
• Leave the tubers in the pot
• Store tubers without a cellar
• Protect tubers from frost outside

You will have the least losses if you take the tubers out of the bed or the pot in autumn, let them dry and then store them in a wooden box in the cellar. A plastic bag with some soil and lots of small holes can also be used as a substitute. Now and then they have to Dahlia bulbs be slightly moistened.

You should always have particularly beautiful dahlia varieties that you are very fond of overwinter in the basement. All other methods are not as reliable. Many Dahlia bulbs do not survive these forms of wintering.

Don't winter hardy dahlias without a cellar?

If you don't have a basement, you can try wintering the dahlia bulbs in the utility room or a frost-free garage.

It is important that the room is not too humid, not too warm and not too bright.

Hibernate dahlias in a pot

If you have your Hibernate dahlias in a pot cut down all stems after the first frost at the latest, so that only a few centimeters remain above the ground.

Place the pots in a cool but frost-free place that is as dark as possible. As soon as the temperature rises above ten degrees, the tubers begin to sprout.

Hibernate dahlias outside

Some gardeners report that they are not hardy Hibernate dahlias outside. However, there is a great risk that the tubers will not survive this.

If you want to start a try, winterize the dahlias as follows:

• Cut down the stems
• Apply a thick layer of leaves and soil
• Also cover the planting area with bubble wrap
• Remove the winter cover in spring

Overwintering works best outside if your dahlias grow close to the house or in a very temperate climate. Most georgins survive in mild winters - if they don't rot from too much moisture or are eaten by voles.

Tips & Tricks

Before you get the georgines out of the ground, cut the stems down to four inches. The root neck on the tubers must never be completely removed. The new shoots develop on it, which will produce flowers in the next year.