2025 Dahlia Tuber Sales Policies

Inventory:

All varieties will display “Sold Out” leading up to the sale. The website will be password protected the day before the sale so that we can enter updated inventory and counts. The password will be removed automatically when the sale begins. No password required to shop the sale. 

Shipping:

Dahlia tubers will ship via USPS Priority Mail to all 50 states in the United States. I’m sorry, we do not ship outside of the USA.

Shipping will be combined on multiple orders to the same physical address placed by one individual. The lowest shipping rate will be refunded.

USPS Priority Shipping Rates

• 1-4 tubers is $11
• 5-10 tubers is $19
• 11+ tubers is $26
• On Farm Pickup is free

Tubers will ship between early and mid April once we no longer have a threat of a freeze. You will receive a notification once the order ships that will include your tracking number. Ruthie Mae Blooms, LLC may not be held responsible for delays or lost packages due to factors within the USPS shipping system. All packages are insured through Priority Mail. If you find your package is damaged, lost, or stolen in transit, you will need to file a claim directly with USPS for compensation.

Local on farm pick up orders will receive an email outlining the pick up date/time and process a few weeks ahead of time.

VERY IMPORTANT:  Keeping in mind that dahlia tubers are living plants and perishable, upon receiving your order, please open your box immediately and inspect your tubers. If you have any issues, please email me within 48 hours of receipt at hello@ruthiemaeblooms.com. After 48 hours, the tuber is the sole responsibility of the buyer. After that time frame Ruthie Mae Blooms, LLC cannot be held responsible for any tuber issues that may have been caused by improper storage, shrivel, weather, growing conditions, pest or pet damage, plant performance, failure to thrive or neglect. Do not leave your tubers in direct sun or freezing / extremely hot temps.

Viruses and Gall:

Ruthie Mae Blooms, LLC takes every precaution necessary to mitigate virus and gall transmission. However dahlias are living plants, our soil is just like yours and bugs exist ... unfortunately that means virus and gall exist everywhere to some degree. We can not guarantee virus free or gall free stock. It just isn’t possible. We encourage our customers to use cautionary practices as well when handling their dahlia stock. 

If you ever receive anything from Ruthie Mae Blooms, LLC that you believe has gall, please contact me immediately, so I do not continue to ship from that stock. Gall is always a reason to immediately dispose of a dahlia. Do not grow plants you know have gall. 

It is estimated by the ADS that about 87% of dahlia stock in America has some sort of virus. This means watch your plants and pull any that show viral or gall symptoms. Don’t invite the spread. In addition, establish sanitary practices when handling dahlias. Some of the most critical are:

1. Regular inspection and removal of symptomatic plants

2. Sanitation of cutting tools

3. Insect control

4. Proper disposal of infected plants

5. Purchase and propagation of virus-free cuttings

Refunds: 

Refunds will not be offered after the initial 48 hour inspection period, unless the tuber does not bloom true to the cultivar purchased. The refund amount will be of the original purchase price. Ruthie Mae Blooms, LLC is not required to issue a refund, and is not liable for any monetary value beyond the value of the purchased tubers.