Dahlias are prolific bloomers. If you’re lucky, you may still have a few flowers clinging onto their last petals before the winter winds blow them away. But beautiful as they are, these flowers need taking care of, especially at this time of year.
Lifting and storing these blooms during the winter is the key to dahlia care. Native to the warm climates of Mexico and Guatemala, dahlias are tender plants, meaning they will not survive winter frosts. This doesn’t mean cooler climates can’t enjoy these flowers, though, as lifting dahlia tubers is a well-practiced technique for protecting the tubers before frosts hit.
