Are dahlias perennial? Simply explained

Dahlias are perennials, but they do not tolerate frost. Therefore, there are a few things to keep in mind when overwintering these colourful flowering plants.

Are dahlias perennials? What you need to know

Dahlias have many colourful flowers and are therefore very popular for gardens and balconies.

• You can plant out your dahlias after the Ice Saints, when you can be sure that there will be no more frost.

• Because dahlias do not tolerate cold and frost.

• You can overwinter perennial plants by digging the tubers out of the ground before the first frost.

• You should then store the tubers in a cool, dry place or plant them in a pot that you store indoors until it is warm enough to plant them outside again.