{"product_id":"dahlia-big-brother-dinnerplate-informal-decorative-1-imported-tuber","title":"Dahlia 'Big Brother' - Dinnerplate Informal Decorative (1 imported tuber)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff007e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*New for 2026. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDiscover the showstopping Dahlia 'Big Brother,' an impressive dinnerplate informal decorative variety that transforms any garden into a vibrant display. This dahlia flourishes into breathtaking blooms with warm golden tones that shimmer beautifully in natural light, making it an ideal companion for fall color schemes and seasonal arrangements. Whether you're designing a sunset-inspired garden or seeking statement flowers that command attention, this dahlia delivers the dramatic impact and reliable performance that passionate gardeners adore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7-10\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff007e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSPRING SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e: from mid-April through May\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFALL SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e: from late-October through mid-November\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff007e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEARLY SHIPPING SERVICE FEE\u003c\/span\u003e: $14 thermal protection + courier upgrade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lilysgardenstore.com\/products\/early-shipping-request\" title=\"Early Shipping Request\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 126); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/lilysgardenstore.com\/products\/early-shipping-request\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 126);\"\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuber Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e Tender perennial (dig out after first frost for overwintering, or treat as an annual)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer to First Frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Staking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly recommended due to height \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eDahlia cuttings are shipped in May-June, depending on availability. Upon receipt, please plant immediately, water and provide ample light as it is a vigorously growing living plant, not dormant bareroot. Dahlia cuttings will form tuberous roots by the end of the season, just as a plant grown from a tuber, as it is a natural plant growth habit for dahlias.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003ePlant Dahlia's after the last Spring frost and soil has warmed to 15°C (60°F). Pick a well drained, rich, organic flower bed or planter to plant into.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003eLoosen the soil to a depth of  30 cm (12\")  before planting.  Add compost and all-purpose granular fertilizer to the planting area and mix well. Dig a hole and plant the tubers, keeping the stem(s) or sprouts upright. The top of the tubers, where the sprout emerge, should be positioned 3-6\" below the soil surface when the hole is filled in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003eFill in around the tuber, firmly pressing down the soil so it is even with the surrounding ground, and water well.  Make sure there are no air pockets in the soil.  If planting in a container, ensure there are adequate drainage holes.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e- To get a jump start to the flowering season, you can plant the tubers in pots indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Once the shoots appear, please provide ample light with indoor grow lights or south-facing window. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e- When the plants are 30 cm (12\") tall, pinch off the top of the main stem.  This will stimulate branching producing more stems and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e- \u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003eA common mistake when growing dahlias is to overwater \u003c\/span\u003etubers you have just planted.  To\u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003eo much water at this early stage can lead to rot. Water once when you first plant the tuber, then wait until you spot the first sprouts before watering again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003eTo prevent disease, keep the foliage of dahlias as dry as possible. Water deeply once or twice a week, allowing the 2.5 cm (1\") top of soil to dry out in between waterings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e- Dahlia plants will benefit from supplemental organic water-soluble fertilizer every 3-4 weeks until September. Stop fertilizing in September to promote better overwintering of tubers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cspan data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e- It is important to deadhead (remove wilted blooms) to encourage new buds, otherwise the plant will stop blooming and will focus its energy on seed production. Trim s\u003c\/span\u003epent dahlia blooms with clean sharp garden scissors just above the point where the flower stem intersects with a leaf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Cut blossoms liberally for indoor flower arrangements to encourage more branching and flower production. Despite a relatively short vase life, dahlias make gorgeous bouquets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Dahlias do not propagate reliably from seed, so if you'd like to keep and multiply your dahlia stock, make sure to dig up the tubers in fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e- Dahlia tubers can be lifted for winter storage at any time, as long as the plant had been growing for over 120 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- In fall, after the first frost has blackened the foliage, cut off all but 2 to 4 inches of top growth, and carefully dig tubers without damaging them. Allow to dry for a few days in a frost-free location, out of direct sunlight. Once dried, remove any excess soil, leaving 1 to 2 inches of stem. Store each clump of tubers in a ventilated box or basket. Fill the box with peat moss, clean wood shavings or vermiculite and place it in a cool, dry location. Saran wrapping individual tubers is also a great overwintering option, recommended by American Dahlia Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e- Optimal temperature for overwintering is +4.4C-10C (40F-50F). Don't allow your tubers to freeze as they are extremely cold sensitive. If temperature is too warm however, they may start to sprout in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e- Maintaining proper humidity is crucial. If stored wet, tubers will mold and possibly rot. If they are stored too dry, they will shrivel up and may die. A little shriveling is perfectly normal and won't affect the viability of the tubers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e- Check tubers periodically through winter for rotting and drying out. If the tubers appear shriveled, mist them lightly with water. If any start to rot, trim the rotted portion of the clump so it won't spread. The tubers are fragile, so be careful when handling them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e- When warm weather arrives, you can plant the overwintered tubers and begin the growing cycle again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lily's Garden Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47814642598102,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4871\/9574\/files\/Dahlia_Big_Brother_-_buy_dahlia_tubers_online.jpg?v=1770391294","url":"https:\/\/lilysgardenstore.com\/products\/dahlia-big-brother-dinnerplate-informal-decorative-1-imported-tuber","provider":"Lily's Garden Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}