No Garden? Dahlias in Containers or Pots.

For those of you with no garden space, the good news is that dahlias can be very happily grown in large pots on a balcony, patio, or in the yard.

They key thing to know is --- use really big pots!

5+ gallon containers are best. Even the shorter dahlias need some type of support to stay upright - a stake or cage. And just like in the garden, dahlias need at least 6 hours of full sun and good drainage.

I've attached a list of a few of my shorter dahlias with extra tubers.

I've found dahlia experts' advice to share with you.

Kristine Albrect's short Vimeo for the American Dahlia Society on Growing Dahlias in Containers.

(FYI, Kristine is a dahlia expert/guru from CA)

https://vimeo.com/411111324

Heirloom Soul Florals in NY offers this detailed blog post on container growing dahlias.

https://www.heirloomsoul.com/blog/how-to-grow-dahlias-in-pots