FAQs

  • Fresh flowers bring such joy, and can last quite a while if given proper care once in your home:

    1. Trim the stems: Within the first 24 hours of bringing your bouquet home, give each stem a fresh cut—about 1 inch at a slight angle. This helps the flowers take up water more efficiently.

    2. Fresh water: Place your flowers in a clean vase with fresh, room-temperature water. Refresh the water every 1–2 days to keep your blooms hydrated and happy. bonus tip - add a splash of hydrogen peroxide in the water to keep bacteria levels down and extend the vase life even more!

    3. Location matters: Keep your bouquet in a cool spot away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and drafts. This helps the flowers last longer and prevents premature wilting.

    4. Ongoing care: Every few days, re-cut the stems and remove any wilting or dead flowers to maintain the health and beauty of the arrangement.

    With these simple steps, your flowers can stay vibrant and beautiful for as long as possible. Enjoy every bloom!

  • When your rooted dahlia cuttings arrive, unpack them right away and inspect for any issues. Gently water them and place them in a cool, frost-free space to let them acclimate to their new home.

    Unlike tubers, these cuttings are actively growing plants, so they’ll need consistent moisture and full spectrum light. Plan to pot them up using 4" pots, giving the roots room to develop. Water thoroughly after potting, but avoid soggy conditions. Ideal watering: one deep watering per day, or two lighter waterings/mistings per day. Once the plants are more established, daily watering is usually enough—adjust if you’re dealing with extra heat or humidity.

    To overwinter, keep your potted cuttings in a bright greenhouse or grow room with good air circulation and pot up when necessary. Watch for pests like aphids or spider mites, which can be more active indoors and treat accordingly to avoid growing populations.

    Come spring, once all danger of frost has passed, you can transplant these overwintered dahlias into the ground or larger containers for the growing season.

  • At Midnight Magic Garden, plant health is a top priority. All tools and work surfaces are carefully sanitized between uses to minimize the risk of spreading disease.

    Any mother plants showing signs of virus or other health issues are promptly culled to protect the rest of the field. This ensures that the rooted cuttings you receive are as healthy as possible and have the best chance to thrive in your care.

  • At this time, shipping is available only within the contiguous United States. The cost of shipping is a $15 flat rate, plus $5 for each additional rooted cutting.

    Orders are shipped early in the week to help ensure plants arrive quickly and safely. Please note that cuttings are sensitive to cold and shipping is not not recommended to areas with frosts in their forecasts. If you have frost in your area we recommend passing on fall shipped cuttings.

  • All rooted cuttings are final sale and non-refundable once shipped. Because cuttings are living plant material, I cannot accept returns or offer replacements for issues beyond my control after shipping. This includes frost damage in shipping. Fall shipped orders are placed with acknowledgement of frost risk. If you see frost in your forecast, we recommend passing on fall shipped cuttings.

    If your order arrives damaged or not as expected, please reach out within 72 hours of delivery with photos so I can do my best to help. Your satisfaction and the health of your plants are important to me.

    We cannot be held accountable for plant loss due to neglect or virus. We pride ourselves on taking true to variety cuttings from healthy mother plants. Please read our sanitation and plant health protocols for more information.