Dahlia Tuber Sale Policies
Satisfaction Guarantee
We are so grateful for your support, and we want you to have a successful growing season! We guarantee your dahlia will be true to photo, and arrive in good condition with at least one visible eye. Please inspect your tubers upon arrival and contact us within 1 week if you have any concerns. We will work with you to make it right. Please note we cannot be responsible for damage due to pests, weather, growing or storage conditions, negligence, or plant performance, and any replacements or refunds will be issued at our discretion.
Shipping
Shipping is available within the USA, to all states except Hawaii. Tubers will be shipped via USPS, starting mid-April, or when all freezing temperatures are out of the forecast. Shipping rates are as follows:
1-4 tubers = $10.00
5-20 tubers = $16.00
21-40 tubers = $21.00
Combining Multiple Orders
Yes, by request— Send an email to bloom@burfootflowers.com and include all of the order numbers you’d like combined. I will refund your excess shipping costs, minus one $5 processing fee. This covers the fees I am charged by my website when I refund you, and my time to coordinate the combination.
Local pickup
In-person order pickup is available (and encouraged!) free of charge. Select “pickup” during check out, instead of shipping. You will receive an email with details when your order is ready for pick up.
Tuber Limits per Household
Certain special varieties have limits on the number of tubers that can be purchased by a household. As a very small farm, we use limits to help share these special dahlias with as many people as possible. Please respect the limits. If your household purchases over the limit, your entire order or orders will be canceled. If you have any questions or concerns about limits, please feel free to reach out: bloom@burfootflowers.com
Tuber Name Labeling Code
Tubers are labeled with four letter “initials” of the full variety name. Most often this is the first two letters of each word in the name, but it can vary based on the name and what is most memorable! For example:
Cornel Bronze = COBR
Small World = SMWO
KA’s Rosie Jo = KARJ
Koko Puff = KOKO
If you’ve compared your tubers with your order and need help with the labels, we’d be happy to help! Email us at: bloom@burfootflowers.com
Substitutions
If something goes wrong with our tuber storage and we are unable to ship some, or all of your order, we will reach out and refund you. If you request a substitution instead, we will offer you one whenever possible.
Dahlia Virus
Unfortunately virus is very common in dahlia gardens, with the American Dahlia Society reporting that 87% of dahlias that appear completely normal and healthy are actually infected with at least one virus. This means that even for experts, it is impossible to consistently diagnose virus symptoms without testing, and a plant that looked completely healthy one year, may start showing symptoms the next.
We are not able to test every plant that we grow, which means we cannot guarantee the tubers we sell are virus free. That being said, we take virus very seriously and go to great lengths to keep our stock as healthy as possible. We examine our plants closely, and cull anything suspicious. We have robust virus-specific sanitization practices between every plant, every time. This includes in cutting flowers, taking down plants in the fall, and during tuber division.
Our dahlia virus motto is “every year a little better”, and we are seeing the results of our efforts! Our dahlia testing results showed very positive improvement between the 2022 and 2023 seasons, after implementing our virus protocols. We are committed to doing our best, and continuing to learn about this evolving science. We will continue to update our practices, not let an impossible “perfect” be the enemy of good, and strive towards healthy dahlias for all!
FAQ:
Should I set an alarm for the sale? Do you have a lot of tubers to share?
If you are hoping to snag specific varieties, yes— plan to set an alarm, decide what you want ahead of time, have the site open, and check out quickly. Items in your cart are not reserved until you check out. Do not go back and try to add items again if they are removed during check out- they have sold out. I have more tubers available than in years past, but still very limited.
Will you tell me how to guarantee the tubers I buy in the fall sale overwinter successfully?
I really wish I could, but no! Dahlia tuber storage must be customized to your exact storage environment. What works great for me at my house, might be a complete disaster for you. I’m happy to share tips and resources with you, but please DO NOT buy fall tubers unless you are completely confident in your ability to store them overwinter in your own conditions, with your own technique, AND need them earlier than mid-April. Otherwise, just wait for spring! I want you to be successful!
Will you have all the same varieties for sale in fall and spring?
Mostly, with some exceptions:
Tubers that are notoriously hard to store and will be available only in the spring sale.
Burfoot Flowers seedlings will only be available in the spring sale.
“Mystery” tubers will only be available in the spring sale.
A few varieties I have less than 5 tubers of will be available only at the fall sale.
Fall 2023 Dahlia Tuber Sale Policies
December 2nd - 9am Pacific - NO SHIPPING
Before shopping the fall dahlia tuber sale, please carefully review these policies, and think about if the fall sale is a good option for you. There is NO SHIPPING, and it comes with the additional risk and responsibility of storing tubers over winter. It is a good fit if:
You know how to successfully store your own tubers
You will pick up your tubers in Olympia, WA
AND
You want to plant earlier than mid-April
You want to take cuttings over the winter
You want to check off your wishlist early
Pick up Dates:
Monday December 4th, 10am-2pm, 4-6pm
Saturday December 9th, 9am -6pm
You will be asked to agree to the following before purchasing fall tubers. Read it now so you can check out quickly during the sale:
Fall Tuber Sale Agreement:
NO SHIPPING: Fall 2023 dahlia tubers are available ONLY for in person pick-up in Olympia, WA. There is NO SHIPPING available. If your billing address is not local, I will email you to confirm you intend to travel to pick-up. If I don't hear from you or receive confirmation of pick-up, I will cancel your order after 1 week from initial email.
TUBER STORAGE: Do not purchase fall tubers if you have not successfully overwintered your own tubers. Once in your possession, you are fully responsible for the storage, monitoring, and maintenance of your tubers, and I cannot be responsible for the outcomes of your storage conditions or technique. That said, I'm happy to share tips and resources, and I will not send you a tuber I’m not confident in. As with all tubers, regular monitoring for proper storage conditions is critical, and any issues such as drying or mold should be addressed promptly