I think a 'clump' of tubers has a more extensive root system that will get your dahlia going faster. I had the same thing with a couple of varities that I purchased as pot roots (which apear the same as the box store clumps that you get). Those shot up much faster than the cuttings that I took. In the long run, the bloom/plant quality is usually better with the cutting or single tuber; but those with the larger root system tend to develop much faster.

Ooh - That will go well with all my bright pink & purple & white crepe myrtles. Thanx!

Thanks, everyone! Heavenly Crown is new for me this year. The first bloom was normal, not a poly. In fact, I just planted it this Spring in very fertile soil (used to be a cow pasture). It came from Solaris Farms, here in Wisconsin. They send awesome, huge plants! As far as "toothy", I don't think it was listed that way. I just did a Google search, and no one lists it as having teeth, but one vender described the edges as being "jagged". My main reason for buying it was the color and late season bloom. This is an older cultivar - 1979, and don't know if the term teeth was used back then. In fact, I think I'll ask that question in a new post, because now you've got me thinking - when did "teeth" first come into existence on DLs? Thanks again, Julie

Gorgeous blooms!~Charm