
Few plants can rival the flowering power of a dahlia.
These spring-planted bulbs start blooming in midsummer and continue for months, closing out the growing season with a blaze of color and beauty. No matter what size or type of garden you have, dahlias will claim center stage and put on a sensational show.
Dahlias are available in a dazzling array of colors and shapes, with flower sizes that range from two to ten inches across. There are dahlias suitable for cutting gardens, perennial gardens, landscaping, and containers. It’s no wonder the National Garden Bureau has declared 2019 The Year of the Dahlia. To help you navigate the choices, check out this guide to Dahlia Flower Types and Sizes from Longfield Gardens.
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Can dahlia flowers live in slightly hot and windy temperatures?
Dahlias originated in the mountains of Mexico and Central America, where summer days are warm and nights are cool. Here is an excellent Dahlia Growing Guide pdf from the Dahlia Society of Georgia that will be helpful. Enjoy
Laura, unless you are in a very warm climate, dahlias do need at least 8 hours of sun per day to flourish.
I Absolutely LoVe Dahlias. Bought 10 from Breck’s this year. Anxious to see how they do… Question: Are all Dahlias Sun to Part Shade or do some prefer different..
Thanks in Advance,
Laura L.Clayton