Seedlings are dahlias grown from seed, each producing a unique flower. To keep reproducing a specific dahlia variety, we dig up the tubers in the fall, divide them, and store them for planting the following spring. While tubers are clones of the parent plant, seeds result in entirely new dahlias.

We nurture all our seedlings for a minimum of three years to build adequate stock and thoroughly evaluate their quality before introducing the tubers to the market. Over the past six years, we have cultivated more than 10,000 seedlings and introduced 61 unique RM cultivars.

Our commitment to providing healthy dahlias for backyard gardeners remains strong, with hundreds of seedlings currently under evaluation. Each year, we grow thousands of first-year seedlings to create a diverse pool from which to select our favorites.

We harvest seeds in two primary ways:

1. Open Pollination: Thanks to our hardworking bees for their natural pollination!
2. Hand Pollination: This method allows us to control the environment and intentionally breed for specific traits.

Below are some photos of our seedlings, many of which will soon be available as tubers for purchase.