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Dahlias are among the most beautiful and most exotic residents
of any garden. The large blooms of the dahlia are impossible to
ignore, and they stand out in any garden in which they are
planted. The sturdy, large blooms of the dahlia are available in
a variety of colors, and in sizes ranging from as small as an
inch to as large as a foot. In addition, the flowers themselves
come in a variety of shapes. Some dahlia blooms are shaped like
baseballs, while others curve back on themselves to where they
nearly touch their stems.
Dahlias are known as sun loving plants, and they definitely do
better with sufficient sunlight. Gardeners recommend providing
dahlias with at least a half day of sunlight every day. In
addition, dahlias need enough water to thrive, and most
varieties require from one to two inches of rain, from either
rainfall or artificial watering, every week.
In addition, dahlias need a good rich soil with plenty of
organic material, a regular pruning schedule, a good insecticide
to protect them from beetles and grasshoppers and possibly
staking as the plants grow ever taller. In addition, dahlias
should be fed with a quality low nitrogen fertilizer as needed.
Dahlias are actually grown from a tuber, a bulb like structure,
and dahlias are actually classified as bulb plants. It is best
to plant dahlias near the beginning of June, and those dahlias
will usually bloom around October. Dahlias can be planted
earlier in the season as well, and those dahlias will provide
late summer blossoms. Dahlias should be dug up after the first
frost of the year. After being dug up, the dahlias should be
divided and stored for the winter. Doing so will allow the
gardener to replant the dahlia tuber the following year.
Dahlias come in a great many varieties, but one of the most
popular varieties is the David George. The David George variety
of dahlia features a bloom of deep red color and medium size.
Other popular dahlia varieties include the Bonaventure,
featuring large bronze colored flowers, and the Allie Yellow,
with features a tiny yellow bloom.
In addition to staples like orchids and roses, dahlias are often
seen at flower shows, and many gardeners grow dahlias purely for
these competitions. A prize dahlia can certainly be the star of
any flower show, due to their striking beauty and large size.
About the author:
Tony Robinson is an international author and webmaster. In his
busy life he finds time to "Smell the Roses". For geat tips,
techniques and articles visit http://www.rose-bloom.com
Written by:
Tony Robinson
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