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The ideal gift book on this flower that has seen a rise in popularity, illustrated with beautiful color photographsThe ultimate book for every flower lover"Dahlias have enriched my life. By making this book, I want to share my passion and show how versatile and special dahlias really are;" - Marlies Weijers"Everyone is capable of letting dahlias flower. And what we love the most is spreading the love for flowers with #spreadtheloveforflowers." - Linda van der SlotThe dahlia, a flower that was once thought of as old-fashioned, has surged in popularity over the past few years due to the development of new varieties and an uptick in appreciation from Royals and celebrities. They appear in a broad spectrum of beautiful colors and eccentric shapes, and thanks to their long flowering time they are garden crop favorites. This inspirational book explores every aspect of the dahlia from its history to its sustainable cultivation.
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No flower is more important in the garden during the late summer and autumn than the dahlia. Its needs are simple and its returns many and generous. If grown in a situation open to sunlight and fresh air but not swept by the winds and if provided with a well-worked fertile soil, neither overwatered nor parched, the dahlia will provide an abundance of beautiful blooms for cutting or garden display. The forms and color variations of the flowers furnish so great a range that almost any personal taste or fancy can be gratified. Dahlias are obtained from nurseries as dormant roots or as growing plants which have been raised from cuttings. Plants may be raised from seed, however. After the season's growth the plants are dug, the tops cut off, and the roots dried off and stored until the following spring in a dark, dry frost-proof cellar. They are then ready to be started into growth and divided into as many pieces as desired or as there are new shoots starting."--Page ii
For years dahlias have been dismissed for being garish, gaudy additions to gardens and arrangements, but when you find the right variety it's hard to think of a better garden plant or more striking cut flower.
Dahlias are the showgirls of the garden. A favorite of floral and landscape designers, they come in a wide range of jewel-like colors—rich reds and vibrant oranges, shocking pinks—and an engaging variation of form and petal shape. The Plant Lover’s Guide to Dahlias is packed with everything you need to know to grow these fantastic flowers including tips on using dahlias in garden design, growth and propagation information, and lists of where to buy the plants and where to view them in public gardens. The bulk of the book is devoted to profiles for over 200 varieties, organized by color, with information on type, height, and spread. Gorgeous color photographs bring the plants to life.