Cultivating stunning dahlias for adornment
Decorative dahlias, with their showy, large, and fully double flowers, are a popular choice for gardeners seeking to add a burst of colour to their outdoor spaces. These vibrant blooms can be grown in pots or directly in the ground, making them accessible for both container and traditional garden growers.
One of the most captivating decorative dahlias is the 'Art Deco', which boasts apricot-pink double flowers. For those seeking a larger bloom, the 'Sir Alf Ramsey' offers huge, double pink flowers up to 25cm in diameter. For a miniature delight, the 'Checkers' offers bi-coloured pink and white flowers, while 'David Howard' presents miniature orange blooms with dark bronze-purple leaves.
The 'Westerton Lilian' and 'Leopold Chloe' are other noteworthy options, bearing huge primrose-yellow and rich pink flowers, respectively. The 'Gateshead Festival' offers a unique spectacle, with small blooms that open orange with a pale yellow center, maturing to salmon and cream as they age.
For the widest variety of decorative dahlias, online nurseries are a great resource. Bear Creek Farm, for instance, offers a variety of informal decorative dahlia tubers, such as the Café au Lait Rosé and Break Out varieties. Longfield Gardens, another reputable online provider, stocks a broader range of dahlia varieties and provides helpful growing advice.
Dahlias can be bought as tubers to pot up and then plant in spring, or as garden-ready plants to plant out straight away. It is essential to check plants and tubers for signs of damage or disease before planting.
Grow decorative dahlias in a sunny, sheltered spot with good fertile soil. These plants thrive in well-drained soil and appreciate regular watering, especially during dry spells.
For those interested in fresh cut dahlias in bulk, Blooms By The Box is an excellent choice. They offer premium quality wholesale bulk flowers, typically used by professional florists and shipped to your door with same-day service in the U.S.
In-store options can be found in local garden centers and specialty nurseries, especially during the planting season. For hands-on buying, visiting local nurseries known for bulbs and perennials is recommended.
In conclusion, whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice, decorative dahlias offer a vibrant and easy-to-grow addition to your garden. With a variety of colours, sizes, and types available, there's a decorative dahlia to suit every gardener's taste. Happy planting!
Home-and-garden enthusiasts may find delight in growing decorative dahlias, which can be a perfect fit for the lifestyle of both container and traditional garden growers. By selecting varieties like 'Art Deco', 'Sir Alf Ramsey', 'Checkers', 'David Howard', 'Westerton Lilian', 'Leopold Chloe', and 'Gateshead Festival', one can add a burst of color and unique blooms to their home-and-garden spaces.
