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Why was the fall presale canceled?
Out of an abundance of caution, I’m canceling the fall presale. I’ve read too many stories of leaf cuttings not producing tubers. I took 200 leaf cuttings in Sept/Oct and instead of selling them, I will plant them out and report back on their tuber production. I will have a cutting sale in the spring - cuttings from tubers only which are long proven to produce more tubers - please stay posted for that one. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Southern California grown dahlia cuttings
Our plants are grown in Burbank California. They are carefully chosen dahlias that have performed well in our climate. Sales are for spring pickup in Burbank or local delivery only. No shipping is available.
Rooted dahlias vs. tubers
Rooted cuttings and tubers are both identical to the parent plant. Rooted cuttings bloom faster than tubers and will typically make tubers their first year. Your cuttings will come in 4" pots or larger ready to be planted in the ground or container.
Why local
Dahlias don't last long in a vase, 3-5 days usually, and they don't travel well. They are not like some flowers that can be shipped to the US from other countries. Dahlias want to be grown and valued locally. To extend vase life, I put a couple of tablespoons of Alum in the bucket with water when I cut. Alum is a common pickling spice that's widely available.
Delivery zone
For an additional $5, we will deliver to Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Altadena, Studio City, Valley Village, North Hollywood, La Crescenta, La Canada Flintridge, and anywhere in between these cities.
Pickup dates
Purchased rooted cuttings can be picked up in Burbank on:
March 1, 2025 or
March 8, 2025
If you aren't available those dates, we will make other arrangements for you to pickup.
How to grow dahlias
Dahlias are surprisingly easy to grow. Your cuttings will be ready for immediate planting. Dig a hole 4-6" deep in the ground or a container and add a small amount of bone meal or starter fertilizer. Plant the cutting and fill in the hole with dirt. Add a support stake now, if your dahlia will be more than 3' tall. Planting in partial shade with morning sun is best. Ours are watered with our sprinkler system 3 times a week. Dahlias will grow for years in the ground and you don't need to lift them, unless you want to divide the tubers, which we do in late winter. They usually grow between March and October, with the first bloom around mid-June, although each variety is different. There are more instructions on our instagram page @naomi_street_dahlias.
Future sales
There will be second presale in January 2025 and more varieties may be added. Stay tuned!
About Naomi Street Dahlias
Where are the Southern California dahlia growers?
That's what I asked myself when I fell in love with dahlias in 2019. I was buying tubers from Oregon and Washington because I couldn't find anyone selling special varieties locally. Why?
I believe dahlias can thrive in our Southern California climate and I'm passionate about sharing them with my neighbors. This site is carefully curated with only varieties that are happy growing in my Burbank backyard.
Years later, I fell in love with Kristine Albrecht's KA™ varieties and became a licensed seller. A percentage of the sale of her varieties is given back to support her hybridizing program.
Spring of 2025, I'll be selling rooted cuttings ready for planting. Cuttings are identical to the parent plant, just like tubers. They will be sold locally for pick up or delivery only. In the future, I plan to sell by mail nationwide.
BUY LOCAL!