#55 How to Overwinter Dahlias Outdoors Zone 7b Heirloom Leaves and Seeds Dahlia Gardening Flowers

How I like to Overwinter Dahlias in Zone 7b in raised beds. This method has worked for me for the past 3 years. I like it because there is no digging every year and the soil keeps them from drying out or rotting. The key is having good drainage. Maybe give this method a try with a dahlia or two to see if this easy & time saving method would work for you if you are in a warmer climate. Dahlias are naturally hardy in zones 8-11, we are in zone 7b so we are really close.
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Chas
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[@rogerjacobs5240]

Interesting video I'm in the Pacific Nortwest zone 8b. I''ve left my dahlias in ground for three years now. They came back bigger, stronger, and more pest/disease resistant than the first year, plus I had blooms around six weeks earlier than if I dig them. They were starting to bloom when everyone in the PNW was putting their's in the ground.
I did dig them this year because I want to move the bed to a more favorable location. Some of the tuber clumps were monsters, I had to break apart with a shovel. I'll let these heal over for a few days, then I'm going to try an experiment, I'm going plant half the tubers outdoors in their new location now (Dec.22) and store the other half in case my experiment doesn't work. I suspect it will work, but I'll find out in spring
Good luck with your garden, and cool video, thanks for sharing! 👍

[@Heirloom_Leaves_and_Seeds]

I loved hearing about your experience with leaving dahlias in the ground. 😊 Yes, it’s so nice getting blooms earlier this way. I have had the same experience. I bet you dug up some monsters! I have been wondering about the size of some of my clumps! 😂 Thank you for the nice comment & good luck with your dahlia move! 🌸☀️🌸