If the idea of "love at first sight" was ever proven true, it would surely be at the moment one first looks at a dahlia. These vibrant blooms, which are native to Mexico, command attention in any ...

If you want to maximize the size of your dahlia flowers, keep the main stems free of side shoots, allowing only the terminal bud to develop. This will result in one flower per stem, and is most ...

A gardening guru spoke to Express.co.uk about growing these gorgeous plants, native to Mexico and Central America. The plants are known for their colourful flowers, which range in colour and size, ...

Their array of wonderful colors and flower shapes results in a spectacular display in the late summer garden, but to get the most from these plants, you’ll want to be confident about how to keep ...

Dahlias are one of the few perennials that flower for such a long period and this is why Joyce Read grows so many. She lives on a quarter-acre paradise in Ashburton crammed with dahlias as well as ...

The approach of summer usually brings eager anticipation for the adventures to come. Less so this year. But even in these tumultuous times, we can linger in the sunshine and relish the abundance of ...

Want a garden with show-stopping appeal? From regal to wild, mini to gigantic, dahlias are the flowers that win your heart. Plant them now for a dramatic show later in summer – you’ll be happy to have ...

Staking dahlias, or "tying them in", means tying the plants to canes to give them support as they grow in the garden. Dahlias flower in the middle of summer, producing their famously large and lush ...

When earlier blooming flowers are fading, dahlias, if grown correctly, will be in full bloom, bringing a crescendo of late season color until the first hard frost. In some gardens, dahlias seem to run ...

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