How to Store Dahlia Bulbs in Cold Climates

Don't lose your Dahlia plants to the cold! Storing them is easy and worth the effort. In just a few simple steps, you can have those bulbs ready to plant again next year!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dahlia Plant
• Clippers
• Shovel
• 1 Pair of Panty Hose
• Small Amount of DRY Peat Moss

1. Chop down all existing foliage to the ground.

2. Dig up the plant's root ball and place on the soil surface. Wash all of the soil off with a garden hose.

3. Clip back the roots all the way up to the bulb. Leave the bulb in a sunny spot to dry for about a day.

4. Once the bulb is dry, place in one leg of the panty hose and pack (VERY loosly) around it some dry peat moss. Tie the leg of the panty hose off and hang in a cool dry place for the winter.