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Dahlia Flower Forms for the Garden and Vase

February 14, 2023 · by Danielle Keeton · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias

Dahlias come in a wide variety of forms, colors, and sizes. Some dahlias are reminiscent of delicate waterlilies while others are perfect spherical blooms. Whether you’re looking for a weather-resistant dahlia,Read More

How to Overwinter Dahlias

How to Overwinter Dahlias

October 18, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, How-To, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Bulbs

Unlike most annuals and perennials, dahlias are at their best from late summer through early fall. But as they say, all good things must come to an end. By mid to lateRead More

Managing Dahlias for Maximum Blooms

Managing Dahlias for Maximum Blooms

July 26, 2022 · by Danielle Keeton · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers

Dahlias are workhorse plants that pump out tons of blooms from midsummer until frost. Though they naturally put on a fabulous floral show with little human intervention, with a few additional steps, youRead More

The Best Options for Staking Dahlias

The Best Options for Staking Dahlias

May 31, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, How-To, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers

Not all dahlias need support. But staking is a must for varieties that grow more than 3 feet tall. Though dahlias can develop stalks as thick as broom handles, they have a significant design flaw. TheirRead More

Dinnerplate Dahlias: Tips for Success

Dinnerplate Dahlias: Tips for Success

April 12, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, Summer Bulbs

Dahlias are amazing plants. It takes less than three months for them to grow from potato-like tubers to chest height plants with dozens of flowers. The dahlia’s genetic diversity is equally impressive. You can spend aRead More

Don't Miss These New Dahlias for 2022

Don’t Miss These New Dahlias for 2022

January 25, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, Inspiration, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

As the demand for dahlias continues to grow, orders are coming in earlier and earlier every year. This means by the time we highlight the season’s new varieties, many have already sold out.Read More

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2022

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2022

January 5, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, Inspiration, Summer Blooming Bulbs

Last summer’s hot, dry weather created no end of challenges for gardeners across the US. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), temperatures during June, July and August 2001Read More

Expert Tips for Cutting, Conditioning and Arranging Dahlias

Expert Tips for Cutting, Conditioning and Arranging Dahlias

July 29, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

It’s high summer and the dahlias are coming on strong. The plants in my garden started pushing out blossoms a couple of weeks ago and will continue blooming right through early October. This yearRead More

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2021

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2021

January 5, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Dahlias, Inspiration

Last summer’s lockdown wasn’t all bad for gardeners. Most of us got to spend much more time in our gardens. That was certainly true for floral designer Alicia Schwede of flirtyfleurs.com.Read More

14 New Dahlias for Your Summer Flower Garden

14 New Dahlias for Your Summer Flower Garden

December 15, 2020 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, Inspiration, Summer Bulbs

It’s December. Have you ordered your dahlias yet? Planting season is still 4 months away, so it may seem early. But dahlia lovers know that the best varieties go fast.Read More

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