How to move dahlias - moving in August

14 years ago

I have a very strong chance of moving in August. I want to

keep my tubers and not have to start over. So I am planting them in wire baskets in May that I am placing in the ground.

I thought I could cut them back in July and pull them from the ground and move them to my new home in August.

Has any one had to do this?

Would you please advise me on the best way to move these plants?

Thanks in advance for your help on this.

Comments (3)

homemommy
14 years ago
I would suggest putting them in large pots / planters. If they get into the ground, you may be expected to leave them behind...

Also, it will cause the least disturbance to the plants to just have to move containers...
monet_g
14 years ago
I would also suggest putting them into pots. If you wanted to you could plant the pots into the ground as long as its understood that you will be taking them with you (good point, homemommy).
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plantlady2008
14 years ago
I agree- plant in pots or the wire baskets- but after you cut them down in July don't take them out of the baskets- lift the whole thing & take it w/ you soil & all. They will resprout & you'll have a better chance of getting tubers for next year if you let them grow all summer. When we're culling new seedings we cut them off at the ground & they always drive us crazy by coming back w/ more growth when we don't want them to- they're very determined plants!