Get to Know Dahlias

IN-PERSON Horticulture and Gardening CLASS

A bed of dahlias in a variety of colors, types, and heights.

Saturday, April 26, 2025
1:30–3:00 pm

Fee: $59

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $53

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

April is the perfect time to start preparing your dahlia garden—and then watch it flourish through the remainder of spring and into summer.

With more than 40,000 varieties, dahlias offer vibrant late-season color from August to frost, making them a versatile choice for any garden. Join Longwood Outdoor Landscape Manager Roger Davis to learn how to store tubers, start them indoors, and plant them at the right time. You'll also get expert tips on garden preparation, planting, and care throughout the growing season.

Location

The Grove Studios 104 & 105

Instructor

Roger Davis

Roger Davis is an Outdoor Landscape Manager at Longwood Gardens. He obtained a horticulture degree from Clemson University. Davis has been working in outdoor display for 15 years..

Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members save on Continuing Education Courses