When the last dahlias have faded in the fall and the nights grow cooler, it’s time to think about winter. myHOMEBOOK ...
Dahlias don’t hibernate neatly; they either shrivel or turn to soup when winter storage goes wrong. The line between sleep ...
Autumn might mark the end of summer blooms, but that doesn't mean the end for brilliant and bright flower arrangements. This is the season for fiery dahlias, sculptural seed heads, whimsical Chinese ...
Avoid plan sting dahlias until after the frosty mornings have passed Wait until the end of May, or the start of June if you're planting in Scotland Plant your dahlias on free-draining light soils, ...
They are great for colourful borders and fantastic in a vase. Sarah Raven chooses her top 20 dahlias to order now Dahlias add a shot of vibrant colour to borders Is there anyone out there who still ...
Dahlias used to be thought of as brash but now they are the darling of the horticultural world, putting on a dazzling display as colourful as the hats at Royal Ascot. Coming into flower now and ...
SEVERAL “Henley heroes” have been presented with bouquets of flowers, in recognition of their community contributions.
Their reputation has been wilting for years – but now dahlias are blossoming once more, thanks to new shades and rising popularity among Royals and celebrities. Out go garish red, orange and yellow ...
When I was a child, my Uncle Bill used to keep his dahlia tubers underneath his brass bedstead in his terraced house right in the middle of ‘Bend it like Beckham’ territory. The giant gas container ...
Over the past few years I've banged on about my all-time favourite dark and luscious crimson-black dahlias, varieties such as the stupendous 'Rip City', 'Chat Noir' and the velvety single 'Bishop of ...
Dahlias are the perfect addition to any garden, with a wide variety of colours, shapes and sizes. These little plants require a fair amount of care, including winter storage and deadheading to ...