I first fell for dahlias on a sunny summer morning in a small courtyard in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands: a rescued clay pot, a single rooted cutting, and the surprise of a bloom opening bright against weather that still felt like winter. That quiet, stubborn joy is what we pack up at Bloomlier in the Netherlands and send to gardeners across Europe. We offer premium rooted dahlia cuttings of specialty varieties, carefully propagated in our little nursery so gardeners from Europe can enjoy reliable blooms in borders, containers, and bouquets.
Our philosophy: dahlia varieties that shine in the garden and the vase
In the Netherlands, where horticulture is both craft and culture, we choose varieties like florists choose flowers—by their impact, not just their pedigree. Bloomlier’s selection and breeding philosophy is simple: select the most beautiful varieties that perform reliably as cut flowers and as garden specimens. We prioritise strong stems, generous heads, and colours that read well both at the canal-side and on your kitchen table. For the 2025–2026 season we’re focusing on rare varieties—true workhorses beloved by florists and home gardeners alike. Expect offerings such as Bloomquist York, Bloomquist Jean, Hapet Coppery, KA Mocha Jake, and more.
What “rooted dahlia cutting” means — and how it differs from tubers or seedlings
You’ll see tubers in many Dutch bulb catalogs, and seedlings in polytunnels, but our rooted cuttings are different. A rooted dahlia cutting is a young shoot taken from a healthy mother plant that already has roots and is ready to grow. Compared with tubers, rooted cuttings establish faster in pots or beds and often flower the same season; compared with seedlings from seeds, they guarantee the exact colour and form of the mother variety. For gardeners who want a dependable plant that blooms reliably in its first season, rooted cuttings are the best choice. Rooted dahlia cuttings also produce a similar number of tubers compared to a plants developed from a tuber.
How we check each dahlia cutting before it leaves our nursery
Quality matters—especially when shipping plants across borders and climates.
We carefully select mother plants and tubers from the previous season, ensuring that mother plants:
– showed no signs of viral or bacterial diseases
– grown vigorously
– produced many flowers that could be used as cut flowers
– correctly labelled
Before any cutting leaves our propagation trays in the Netherlands we inspect for:
– firm, turgid stems and glossy, undamaged leaves
– a clean root ball with fine, white roots (not slimy or brown)
– no signs of gall, viral streaking, or pest damage
– consistent vigour compared with sibling cuttings from the same mother stock
We only ship cuttings taken from mother plants and tubers that showed no signs of viral or bacterial disease—that’s Bloomlier’s policy.
Packaging and shipping dahlia cuttings with much love and great care
The Dutch horticultural supply chain is world-renowned, and we use that expertise to protect young dahlia cuttings during transit. Because European spring weather can vary, we ship rooted cuttings from our nursery between March and June—when the risk of freezing nights or days is low across most of Europe. Each dahlia cutting is gently potted, cushioned, and boxed to withstand journeys of up to one week to ten days without damage. Boxes are ventilated, labelled with arrival-care instructions, and routed to avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold. If you’re in a northern region, we recommend selecting later shipping dates within our window to avoid late frost.
A clear promise—and a practical note
We stand behind our plants: dahlia cuttings are taken from healthy mother stock and dahlia tubers that showed no signs of disease such as gall or viral issues. However, images on websites are staged to show a variety’s best habit—actual plants may vary in size, timing, and bloom stage. If a dahlia cutting arrives damaged or fails to root despite following our care guidelines, contact Bloomlier and we’ll help with troubleshooting, replacements, or refunds under our guarantee.
Join us in making the world beautifuller
From our propagation trays in the Netherlands to your garden, each rooted cutting is a small act of optimism. Sign up for shipping alerts and seasonal care guides, or visit our shop to choose varieties and delivery windows. Gardens grow through small, careful choices—one rooted cutting at a time.