Do you really have to dig and store dahlias inside for next year? My sister purchased a dahlia in 2021 and left it in ground and it did bloom this year. I recently noticed some of my dahlias are continuing to sprout right now. I moved about 4 of them to a better location of the garden but I really don't want to have to dig and store inside. On the other hand I don't want to loose them.
Name: Ronnie (Veronica) Southeastern PA (Zone 6b) Count your blessings, be grateful
Ruthanna I am also in Philly near Bucks County. I had one dahlia years ago that made it through the winter on the Southside of my house against the wall. I have too many now and too much money invested to take a chance. I'm going to dig.
I read on the Southeastern PA Dahlia page someone is trying the cover with tarp and mulch method but I'm afraid to try it.
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Ronnie, thanks for the reply. I'm going to leave them in the ground and see what happens. I only have 5 and they were cheap but 2 of them I do love and would hate to loose. I'm going to take the chance.
Name: Big Bill Livonia Michigan (Zone 6a) If you need to relax, grow plants!!
Leaving them in the ground exposes them to freezing temperatures and rot. I would never leave them in the ground. Digging is the price you pay for growing Dahlias.
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