Special Shipping Requests
Schedule & Rates for Orders Requiring Custom Shipping
We understand that every gardener’s situation is a little different, and from time to time we receive requests for shipping outside our regular spring shipping schedule.
Fall Shipping — Available by Request
Fall shipping may be requested for November, after our fall harvest is complete and the tubers have been divided, inspected, and prepared for storage.
Because November temperatures can be unpredictable, fall shipping does carry additional risk. Dahlia tubers are very sensitive to freezing temperatures, and once a package leaves Flaming Acres Dahlias, we cannot control the weather conditions it may encounter along the way.
We will do our very best to package your tubers carefully for their journey, but customers requesting fall shipping must be willing to accept the risk of cold-weather damage during transit.
Early Spring Shipping — Available by Request
We may also be able to accommodate customers who would like their tubers shipped earlier than our regular spring shipping schedule.
Early spring weather can also bring unexpected freezing temperatures along the shipping route or at the destination. As with fall shipping, we will package your tubers with care, but the customer assumes the risk associated with requesting shipment during colder weather.
How to Request Special Shipping
If you would like Fall Shipping or Early Spring Shipping, please email Flaming Acres Dahlias after placing your order and include your order number and requested shipping preference.
We will make a note on your order and do our best to accommodate your request.
Please remember: Dahlia tubers are extremely sensitive to freezing temperatures. Special shipping requests outside our regular shipping schedule are made at the customer’s risk, and Flaming Acres Dahlias cannot guarantee tubers against weather-related freezing damage during transit.
Dahlia tubers (and any items included in the same order) will ship between March and early June 2027, based on your location and when your order was placed. All orders are shipped in the order they were received. Keep in mind that we cannot retroactively combine orders after they are placed.
Shipping Schedule by State
🌱 California, Florida, Hawaii
Shipping begins March 8, 2027
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Orders placed 8/1/26–1/31/27 → ship week of March 8
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Orders placed 2/1–3/08/27 → ship week of March 15
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Orders placed 3/09–3/16/27 → ship week of March 22
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Orders placed after 3/17/27 → ship within 7–10 business days
☀️ Southern States
(AL, AZ, AR, GA, LA, MS, NM, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX)
Shipping begins March 22, 2027
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Orders placed 8/1/26–3/09/27 → ship week of March 22
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Orders placed 3/10–3/16/27 → ship week of March 29
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Orders placed after 3/17/27 → ship within 7–10 business days
🌸 All Other States
Shipping begins April 5, 2027
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Orders placed 8/1/26–10/13/26 → ship week of April 5
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Orders placed 10/14/26–1/31/27 → ship between April 12-26
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Orders placed 2/1–4/19/27 → ship between April 26-May 10
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Orders placed 4/20–5/10/27 → ship week of May 17
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Orders placed after 5/11/27→ ship within 7–10 business days
Order Now...Ship Later...Shipping Information
Schedule & Rates Apply Spring 2027
At this time we are offering FREE SHIPPING for all orders $75+
Our Fall/Spring Shipping Rates
(USPS Service. Shipping begins Spring 2027)
Order Total Shipping Cost
$0–$9.99 $8.95
$10–$29.99 $12.95
$30–$74.99 $15.95
$75 or more FREE SHIPPING
Receive One FREE Tuber for every $100 spent!
Shipping Confirmation
You’ll receive a confirmation email with a USPS tracking number once your order ships. Please use your regular mailing address (where USPS delivers daily).
Restocking Fee
If a shipment is returned or refused, a 25% restocking fee will apply.
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Shipping/handling fees are non-refundable
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Re-shipped orders will incur new shipping charges
Lost Package Policy
If your tracking shows “Delivered” but you didn’t receive your package:
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First, visit your local Post Office with your tracking number
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Many times, a package marked “delivered” is held for safe pickup
If USPS confirms delivery, we are not responsible for replacing your order.
If a package is lost in transit without confirmed delivery, a replacement may be available at the buyer’s expense.
We do not ship INTERNATIONALLY at this time.
Thank you for your understanding.