Dahlia Bulbs

Question

I live in Metropolitan Perth WA. What is the best time to plant dahlia bulbs into containers. Cheers Bas

Answer 1

Is this for winter storage? Wait until the foliage has turned yellow before digging them up. Here is how to store them:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/storing-dahlia-tubers.htm

If it is for spring planting, wait till all chance of frost has passed to move the container outside.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/grow-dahlias-in-containers.htm