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Kayleigh Dray

How to plant dahlia tubers for non-stop blooms all midsummer and autumn long

Dahlia in summer, is called Orange Garden.

Every bit as flouncy as they are fabulous, learning how to plant dahlia tubers is a surefire way to transform your garden into a riot of colour come midsummer – and, if you do things just right, your homegrown dahlias should bloom all through autumn, too.

It doesn't matter whether you prefer to grow dahlias in pots or weave them into your garden border ideas, knowing how to plant your tubers is every bit as vital to them thriving as, say, learning how to overwinter your dahlias like Monty Don.

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