first time getting dahlias. i got these from a nursery over the weekend, they were in a smaller pot which i just moved to these bigger ones. after reading some of the posts i’m now second guessing myself if they’re big enough. i’m in zone 7b. idk the size of the pot, prob need to get a measuring tape 😅
not sure what’s the pink one called as it didn’t have label, but the yellow is XXL DURANGO
by macncheese196
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I’m a novice, but I read that they need to be in 7-10 gallon pots (bags). These pots seem to be 5 gallon? I’m interested in others’ opinions.
These look like miniature varieties. They should be fine.
If they stay in a smaller pot, you’ll have a smaller plant.
I use 7 gallon bags with no issues. These seem small to me. You’ll have to water more.
Looks like you got the border/landscaping varieties and your chosen pots are perfect for those shorties.
You’ll get nice blooms all season but on shorter stems, which is still fine for displaying indoors since you’ll be deadheading them to prolong the blooming season anyway.