Tempest
Tempest
Product Details
Vivid, joyful, and full of personality, Tempest brings a burst of raspberry energy that wakes up any arrangement. These big, bold blooms are surprisingly versatile — equally at home in a bright summer bouquet or paired with deeper, moodier flowers in the fall. If you love color, you'll love Tempest.
Growing & Care
Dahlias are rewarding and surprisingly easy to grow once you know a few basics.
Planting: Wait until after your last frost date and soil has warmed to at least 60°F — here in New England that's typically mid-May. Plant tubers 4–6 inches deep with the eye facing up, spacing them 18–24 inches apart. No need to water until you see sprouts emerging.
Sun & soil: Dahlias love full sun — aim for at least 6–8 hours a day. They prefer well-draining soil enriched with compost. Avoid low spots where water tends to pool.
Pinching: When your plant reaches about 12 inches tall, pinch out the center growing tip just above a set of leaves. This encourages bushy growth and far more blooms.
Watering: Once plants are established, water deeply 2–3 times per week. Consistent moisture is key — dahlias don't love drought or soggy feet.
Staking: Dinner-plate varieties like Café au Lait and Kelvin Floodlight will need staking. Set your stake at planting time to avoid damaging the tuber later.
End of season: After the first frost blackens the foliage, cut stems down to about 4 inches and carefully dig your tubers. Allow them to dry for a few days, then store in a cool, dry, frost-free spot over winter in peat moss or vermiculite.
Shipping Info
Price is per tuber. We ship dahlia tubers once the danger of frost in transit has passed — typically starting in mid-April, working our way from warmer to cooler regions as spring progresses.
When will mine ship? Orders are fulfilled based on your location and current weather conditions. You'll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as your tubers are on their way. If you order early, just sit tight — your tubers are being stored carefully until it's the right time to send them.
How we pack them: Each tuber is hand-inspected, labeled by variety, and packed with care to arrive healthy and ready to plant. We use breathable packaging materials to keep tubers in great condition during transit.
Shipping destinations: We currently ship to all contiguous US states. We're unable to ship to Hawaii, Alaska, or internationally due to agricultural regulations.
Got questions about your order? Reach out through our contact page and we'll get back to you within 1–2 business days.