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Dahlias are many-branched plants grown from underground rubers. The stalks range in height from 10 inches to 20 or 30 feet depending of the type. But the usual height is from 1 to 8 feet. The flowers may be single or double, and the petals are straight, rolled upwards, and ruffled or flaring. Blossoms may be from 1 to 15 inches across. Colours range from white to nearly black and are in all hues except blue. The petals are often flecked with another colour. The blossoming time depends on climate, soil, and variety; it is usually from August until frost. A sunny location and light soil are best for dahlias, but they can be grown in partial shade and in almost any soil that is not waterlogged. The tubers should be planted when the soil is warm, two or three feet apart, and four inches deep. The plants need to be well watered, especially while blooming. It is helpful to fertilize before planting and again at the begining of August. Stakes should be placed firmly in the ground before planting so that the stalks can be tied to the stakes when they are about two feet tall. After the tops are frozen in the late fall, the tubers may be dug, cleaned, dried for a few days, and stored until spring. Dahlias may be grown from seeds, and dwarf dahlias may be grown indoors in the winter Source: flowers-cs.com |
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The dahlia is native to Mexico, Central America, and nourthern South America. They were cultivated by the Aztecs, taken to Europe by the Spaniards, and soon spread throughout the world in widely different climates. There are 18 different species and thousands of hybrid varieties of the dahlia.