Shipping Information

• Urban delivery: 1–3 business days (tracking included)
• Rural delivery: 2–5 business days (tracking included)

Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

If your order has not arrived within 7 days of dispatch, please get in touch and I'll follow up with the courier company on your behalf.

To keep your tubers in the best condition before planting, store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. A cardboard box filled with dry wood shavings or sawdust is an excellent storage option. Steer clear of plastic bags or airtight containers, as they can trap moisture and increase the risk of rot.

Plant your tubers 10–15 cm deep in well-drained soil, with the growing eye facing upwards. Space each tuber approx 30cm apart to allow plenty of room for healthy growth. Dahlias thrive in a sunny position and will reward you with abundant blooms when watered regularly and fed throughout the growing season.

Dahlias are best planted in late spring, once the soil has warmed and all risk of frost has passed. In most parts of New Zealand, this is from September through to October. Personally, I like to wait until Labour Weekend to plant my tubers due to the risk of frost in Marlborough. By then the soil is usually nice and warm, giving them the best start to the growing season.

We take great care to provide healthy, high-quality dahlia tubers. While we do our best to supply disease-free stock, we can't guarantee this due to the presence of dahlia viruses in New Zealand and the limitations of current testing. We will never send tubers with obvious signs of disease. All tubers are sent with a visible eye or growing shoot. If the shoot breaks off during shipping, don't worry—another one will grow.

Please check your tubers as soon as they arrive. If you have any concerns, email us within 48 hours of delivery.

As there are many factors that affect how dahlias grow once planted, we're unable to offer refunds or replacements for issues reported after the 48-hour period.