Dahlias in Hawaii?

[Mitzi M]

Well, in other places I have also grown dahlias but the problem was always was how to store them over winter so they don't rot or dry out too much or get eaten by bugs. Unfortunately I haven't had much success so I've had one year of brilliant plants and flowers and then...sadly I had to buy more to plant the next year. They are originally from the mountainous regions of central Mexico, Central America down to Colombia. They need some decent soil, but the real trick is they need to be lifted and stored in cold but not freezing temps for like 3 months - and kept at the proper moisture levels. If you can spare the room in your fridge then it may work out. I have some happy memories of their delightful flowers. Let me know how it goes!

Aloha,
Mitzi