DescriptionPreorder 2026 Spring Season – Shipping starts mid MarchThis stunning ball-style dahlia brings rich color and elegant texture to the garden with its perfectly rounded blooms in shades of raspberry pink, coral, and soft mauve that can shift subtly through the season. Caitlin’s Joy produces abundant 3–4″ flowers on a 3–5′ plant with strong, straight stems, making it an excellent choice for cutting. A prolific bloomer and a florist favorite, this variety is ideal for garden borders, cutting gardens, and event work, offering a romantic yet vibrant presence. Style: Ball Height: 3–5’ (staking recommended) Bloom Size: 3–4” Bloom Period: Summer through first frost Listing is for: 1 tuber with at least one visible eye (may receive multiple tubers with multiple eyes depending on the type of dahlia). Tubers vary in shape and size.Planting Information Timing: Plant after the last frost when soil temperatures reach 60°F. Store tubers in a cool, dry, dark place until planting. Plant in a pot and keep indoors under lights if started early. Location: Select a sunny, well-drained spot. Planting Depth: Loosen soil about 1’ deep. Position the tuber with the top no more than 1-2” beneath the soil surface. Watering: Water well at planting, then do not water again until sprouts emerge to prevent rot. Soil Care: Enhance with compost and an all-purpose fertilizer for optimal growth.Growing Tips Pinching: Removing the growing tip after 3-4 sets of leaves encourages more blooms but delays flowering by a few weeks. Support: Stake tall plants to keep stems upright and prevent breakage. Deadheading: Removing spent blooms promotes continuous flowering.Overwintering End of Season Care: Let plants grow until the first frost. As temperatures drop, stems and flowers will die back, and the tuber will begin to harden.Lifting & Storage for areas where there are freezing temperatures Zones 3-7: After the first frost, allow tubers to harden for 1-2 weeks before lifting. Do not let tubers freeze. Shake off excess soil and dry for 24-48 hours out of direct sunlight. Store at 40-50°F in slightly moistened vermiculite or similar material.
