How Can I Start Growing Dahlias?

I want to grow dahlias!  How do I start? This is a great question and as an experienced Dahlia Grower and Farmer-Florist, at Emerald Angel Dahlias, this is one of my favorite topics about growing dahlias.

Dahlias come in so many beautiful colors and varieties, from the tiny smokey purple KoKo Puff to dinner plate size blush Café Au Lait.  Some dahlias are small sized and perfect for adding to a pot on your deck, and some are 6 feet tall!  

The small dahlias that are perfect for adding to a pot can be found at many local greenhouses, as blooming plants that can go right in your garden, ready to bloom.  

The larger dahlias are grown from seeds or tubers.   You can choose a variety that will grow into a full-size blooming plant this season.  You will be able to choose the color and plant height that suits you!  Dahlias range from dark mahogany colors to reds, oranges, purples, pinks, yellows, blush and white, so you can choose and mix and match to your heart’s content.  -- Happy Growing - Jaye Barends