Are Dahlias Perennial in Your Zone? Dahlias are native to the mountains of northern Mexico. They are hardy, or perennial, in tropical and warm climates, springing up from the ground each spring.

There are lots of great reasons to plant dahlias, including the sheer diversity of color afforded by their many varieties and the bevy of beautiful blooms that last from late summer to fall. You can ...

This year I planted about 40 dahlia plants in my front yard. They bloomed very well. Will they come back next year? Why they are called biennial? And I read that dahlias have tubers. Can we save them ...

Q: What should be done with dahlias before the winter weather arrives? A: When I first saw this question, I was kind of bummed. Most years I plant dahlias but this year I did not and I missed their ...

With their dazzling show that lasts well into the fall, dahlias are some of the best summer flowers for filling out borders. Growing them alongside all your other seasonal favorites, or even next to ...

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes, and sizes making them easy to include in any garden, container, and bouquet. Grow them in their own dedicated space, mix them with other flowers, or plant a few ...

HABIT Bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennials. Dahlias have attractive foliage, with deep green to bright green lobed leaves, hollow stems, and bold flowerheads that vary greatly. Some modern cultivars ...

Q: A dwarf dahlia I am growing in a container looks very healthy but has stopped blooming. — Janie Hammond, Chicago A: Give dahlias (Dahlia hybrids) at least five hours of full sun, well-drained soil ...

Dahlias are the darling of the vase and garden this time of year, and with so many new varieties, there are now dahlias for even the smallest balcony or patio. Dahlias crave the sunshine and deserve a ...