Propagation: Dahlia - seed to flower-how long?, 1 by toofewanimals

toofewanimals wrote:
Well, that's my question. ☺

I've looked a little on the web,but couldn't find the answer.
I'm in zone 5/6 so I dig my tubers. But this year I saved some seed and will try and start it in January.

If I DO get germination, does anyone in a 'Dahlia tuber digging state' know how long it will be before I get a flower ... are we talking 2 or 3 or more years?

You can see the 'Hawaii' Dahlia just to the left of the Arbor. They are smaller flowers, but look great in a vase. These are the ones I saved seed from. They were surrounded by Dinner plate Dahlia's, so I assume some seeds may produce some larger flowers. ☺

Thanks in advance for your information,
Sharon