Dahlias Tips & Guides

Welcome to the dahlias section on the diygarden.cc website. There is a lot information about dahlias. They are a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Asteraceae family. Plants are native to Mexico and Central America but are now cultivated and enjoyed worldwide for their striking and diverse blooms.

Dahlias are known for their showy, colorful flowers, which come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, including red, pink, orange, yellow, white, and even bi-colored varieties. These plants are herbaceous perennials, meaning they have non-woody stems and can live for several years, often growing from tuberous roots.

The flowers have numerous petals that can be either single, semi-double, or fully double, giving them a wide range of appearances. Dahlias can grow to different heights, depending on the variety, ranging from compact, dwarf types suitable for containers to tall varieties suitable for flower beds or cutting gardens.

They are popular ornamental plants used in gardens, landscapes, and floral arrangements due to their vibrant colors and long-lasting blooms. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil and are typically grown from tubers planted in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. With proper care and regular deadheading of spent flowers, dahlias can continue to bloom throughout the growing season.