In this post, I share 7 dahlias that are perfect for your cut garden. I fell in love with this variety on a garden tour to Dahlia Hill public garden in Michigan. You will love these images and a video so check it out! Be sure to note that at the location where I took these photos the public is not allowed to cut or pick the flowers.
The Perfect Dahlia for Cut Flower Gardening Podcast
This is presentation 21:1 – the first of my new Creative Living with Bren Haas Podcast Series for 2021. Find out more on my website!
Dahlias That Are Perfect For Cut Flower Gardens
After editing a post I did featuring the beautiful public garden in Midland Michigan called Dahlia Hill I had to share more. Picking only a few that really stood out mostly because they are the perfect shape for bouquets. Check out this quick (or shorts) video I put together over on YouTube. I think you will like it and maybe be on the lookout for some new dahlias for your home garden as well.
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Dahlias Highlight For Cut Flower Garden
Below I’ve added images of each of the dahlias that really stood out. I hope you will take a closer look and be sure to tell me what you think.
Apple Blossom Dahlia
This one has got to be my favorite from the display garden. The branches on this dahlia is perfect for cut flowers used for bouquets. I am on the lookout for the Apple Blossom Dahlia.
7 Dahlias From The Dahlia Hill Public Garden
My last and only visit to The Dahlia Hill Garden was in 2014. I have bookmarked on my calendar to make a trip up to see what is new in 2021. These Dahlias I have shared here are super hard to find for sale. If you have information on where to find any of these please be sure to comment on my post.
More Dahlias On My Site
Dahlia and Gomphrena Flowers
Two of my favorite flowers to grow in my home garden are the dahlia and Gomphrena. From the Summer home garden images I put together the video below. I hope you enjoy the unique images of how these flowers grow together.
Cheap Seed Starting
In this post I share a short vlog (video) featuring my first ever dahlia seed starting indoors. You will see a video with how to start cheap seeds easily indoors. Scroll down to find more tips on my blog post today.
Dome Gardening Early April Update
In this post find my dome gardening early April Update. Scroll down for images featuring details. Find album of images and a fun vlog feature today. Dome Gardening Early April Update Watching the video you will get to experience a little of the magic of growing year-round. It is amazing each time I go into this growing space to see all the new growth. This was a great year for the peppers that were wintered over and a few new accent plants. Check out the images and more later in this post. https://youtu.be/sKde3DwueTU This video is part of my Bren Haas Channel. Dome Gardening Early April Highlights Here is a collection of images from this day in the geodesic bio dome. Scroll through each to see details on each image by clicking. Salad Bouquet Lavender in Early Spring Lettuce bouquets are my favorite year-round in the dome. The flavor of this Oakleaf Lettuce and Spicy Salad Mix Microgreens is super fresh and holding its flavor. As the temperature rises in the dome lettuce usually gets bitter but not this bouquet as of this April Dome Update. Lavender WIN in the dome this April. I am excited to repot the herb in its own container to move out to one of my patios this summer. It was super nice to be able to brush up against the leaves and enjoy the aroma of fresh green lavender. This plant bloomed a few weeks ago. At Last Rose Bud Kitty Waiting Outside Dome Dahlia Tubers Wintered Over in the Dome Mystery Seed Find out more about the roses, kitties, dahlias and trees we grow on our property on the links below: Roses in the Dome New Kittens Dahlia Trees Dome Gardening Update Links If you enjoy this post you will want to check out other update features. Here is a current list of those pages on my website. Let’s Connect Thank you for taking the time to check out this dome gardening update. I hope you will consider leaving comments on my website. Stay tuned for more fun growing shares on my site. Happy Spring Gardening,
Starting Dahlia From Tubers VLOG
This past Autumn I was extremely lazy when storing my Dahlia tubers. In this vlog I share my story and how exciting this time of year is for Dahlia growing. Check out the video and images below. Don’t forget to scroll down to the bottom of the post to ask questions. Starting Dahlia From Tubers VLOG If I would have known that storing dahlias would be this easy I could have saved time. Who would have guest that getting lazy would lead to success when it came to growing more flowers. In this video below I share my story from the dome greenhouse. The dahlia tubers are coming out of storage and being potted up for season 2022. Check out the vlog below and scroll down to ask questi This video is part of my Bren Haas Channel. Dahlia From Tubers Highlights Find these cloth bags using my Amazon Store Link (Click Here) The first year I was able to winter over tubers was in 2011. The long process of digging, cleaning and storing in wood chips not to mention the challenge of keeping the storage conditions just right. With just a few simple steps I outline below you can easily store tubers to grow beautiful dahlia cut flowers for many years. Below are a few of the important tips and tricks I used this season: dig up dahlia tubers from garden and shake excess soil off. Let dahlia tuber sit to dry for about 2 days. Mix perlite, vermiculate and or wood shavings in a bag. Store the dahlia out of direct sunlight in the bag filled with dry mix. The tubers in bag should remain dry and stored at temperatures of 45*F – 65*F. Rinse and Dry Dahlia in 24 hours Dahlia From Starter Keep in mind this storage is only for the winter months. The Dahlia should be removed from storage before the temperatures reach high 70*F. Find the bags used in this video on my Amazon shop at: https://amzn.to/3qzWCyV Dahlia Growing on BrenHaas.com I’ve been growing the dahlia plant from tubers for over 10 years. You will find my documentations of this journey on my website at the links below. Be sure to check them out and share on your favorite social media so others can learn from my experience. Crocus Blooming in the Lawn Let’s Connect In conclusion of sharing this content with you, I hope you will take the time to share a comment below. Ask questions or just let me know that you are excited to grow some dahlias in the days to come. Happy Dahlia Growing,
Starting Dahlia Plants in Containers
In this post, I will share a few videos, images and details on how to start Dahlia plants in containers. This process is one I’ve been using since 2010 successfully. Starting Dahlia Plants in Containers In the video below I share what is going on in my greenhouse and how I will be starting the Dahlias in this space. If you don’t have a greenhouse you can still start the tubers early. In the past I had the containers on a wagon that could be pulled into the garage or greenhouse to avoid frost in April. If you are in warmer hardiness zones you won’t have to worry about this. https://youtu.be/GJFfVz7K4_M Scroll down to see details on planting the tubers. If you can’t view this video please let me know by reaching out on my website. This is part of my Bren Haas YouTube Channel. More Details About Planting Dahlia Plants From Tubers In this short video, I share close up details on how to get started with tubers. It is so much fun planting these ahead of time in my hardiness zone. I wouldn’t start this in the ground until 2 weeks before the last frost. Giving the plant a head start in a container that can be moved around has been successful for me. Check out the video below featuring how the tubers are planted in containers each year. https://youtu.be/0bj2E1CYk_o This video is on my Bren Haas Channel featured on YouTube. If you can’t view this on my site be sure to subscribe to my channel for additional updates. Important Dahlia Plant Growing Tips Here are a few of the important tips about planting the dahlia tubers in containers. These tips feature on todays post will give you a head start during the growing season. A clean container with drainage hole is a must for growing dahlias. Plant the dahlia in a loose soil like seed starting mixes. Do not let the planting go completely dry for over 2 days. Keep the soil fairly damp but not too wet! Have fun and grow many varieties to find the one you love. Be patient because the dahlia is one of the last flowers to steal the show during the growing season. from post about New Dahlias for 2021 Thank you for checking out my website today! Let’s Connect This content is put together with hopes you will be inspired to grow some dahlia plants of your own. I would love it if you comment on my blog or reach out to me on my contact page with additional comments or concerns. Happy Dahlia Growing,
New Dahlias for 2021
Dahlia Varities Mixed in Autumn Harvest In this post I share a quick video featuring the new dahlias I am adding to my collection. You will see a tuber planting tips and more. New Dahlias for 2021 Video It is super easy to start your own dahlia collection for your home garden. You can treat them like annuals or dig them up each year to enjoy many more. Most of mine in these post are dug up and stored each year. Below I share a tip on how to start your own and also showcase the new varieties. You will want to stay tuned to my network to see how these varieties perform in my home garden. https://youtu.be/bQHM5fC1i7g If you are enjoying my videos or would like to see more be sure to check out my Bren Haas YouTube page where you will find more. Having issues viewing this content? Reach out to me with feedback and concerns on my contact page. New Dahlias Highlight I am so excited about these new varieties I am growing in my garden this year. Below is a list of the plants featured in the video on this post. You will have to follow my website to see the varieties as they grow. Jill Mix Morning Sky Dahlia Blend Powered Puff Pink Dark-leafed Sunshine Karma Dahlia Gold Bright Cactus – Corona Pink More Dahlias Here are some of the post featuring my flowers I’ve been growing in my home garden since 2010. Bluetiful Dahlia Variety dahlia artwork – more to come! Thank you for stopping by my website today! Let’s Connect Are you a fan of Dahlias? Thinking about adding some to your home garden? Reach out to me by commenting on blog post. I can’t wait to connect with you and share my passion for growing this amazing plant. Happy Dahlia Gardening,
Let’s Connect
I am on the lookout for a few of these varieties. Stay tuned by subscribing to my Newsletter where I hope to share where I find the dahlia. You will see images of the blooms as they arrive in my home Dahlia Cut Flower Garden here in Ohio. Thank you for checking out my post today. Be sure to check out more of my dahlia post on my site.
Happy Dahlia Gardening,
