Genus: Dahlia

There are about 30 species of dahlia and about 20,000 cultivars! Originally these eye-catching perennials were from the mountainous areas of Mexico and Central America.

They flower from mid-summer to mid-autumn and come in an amazing variety of shapes - from tiny pompons to giant decorative forms.

Most dahlias derive from Dahlia pinnata or Dahlia coccinea and the species name is often ommited.

Members growing plants in this genus

  • joey

    Joey

    joined 28 Feb, 2007

    30 plants

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    Spritzhenry

    joined 17 Jun, 2007

    381 plants

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    154 plants

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    Buzzbee

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    161 plants

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    Mcatama

    joined 29 Nov, 2007

    67 plants

Species of Dahlia

Dahlia photos

  • Favourtie_Dahlia.jpg (Dahlia)
    By Muddywel..
  • Dahlia McKnight's Memory (Dahlia Pinnata (Dahlia))
    By DiOhio
  • Dahlia McKnight's Memory (Dahlia Pinnata (Dahlia))
    By DiOhio
  • dahlia (dahlia 'peaches and cream')
    By flcrazy
  • Dahlia fascination (Dahlia Fascination)
    By edwinaro..
  • dahlia 'will's ringwood rosie' (dahlia)
    By joey
  • Dahlia (Dahlia Pinnata)
    By spritzhe..
  • A garden flower photo (dahlia pinnata)
    By joey

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Comments:

greenthumb

Greenthumb

5 Apr, 2008

 

absolutely stunning dahlia. I wouldn't be able to draw myself away

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Lori

Lori

30 Mar, 2008

 

rubinous foliage? definately a wham.

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jacque

Jacque

17 Mar, 2008

 

The Dark Background makes this flower look great:D

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Patrick

Patrick

16 Mar, 2008

 

Beautiful dahlia colour stunning

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flcrazy

Flcrazy

14 Mar, 2008

 

Great close-up photo, I'm addicted to dahlias too...

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marksbegonias

Marksbegonias

14 Mar, 2008

 

Beautiful!

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marksbegonias

Marksbegonias

14 Mar, 2008

 

What a lovely colour!

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Janette

Janette

14 Mar, 2008

 

I love Dahlias cant wait for summer

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flcrazy

Flcrazy

7 Mar, 2008

 

Thanks, they are very addicting. This dahlia is named 'peaches and cream'.

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Grenville

Grenville

7 Mar, 2008

 

We started to include Dahlias last year and are really hooked on them. This is a lovely variety. Will try to obtain it.
I love the light catching the flower.

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joey

Joey

17 Aug, 2007

 

lol, this wasnt taken with even one 10 megapixel camera.... only 7 ;D Take your time with your pics - i cant wait to see them all!

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nzira

Nzira

16 Aug, 2007

 

Wow Joey, Maybe there are new colours out there after all.
I Love depth of field. Please line up ten 10megapixel cameras, Take a shot, and i'll stitch 'em together for the biggest flower ever ! .... sound like a good project ... umm who buys the camers,,, I could rent them .. Random...... thats me ... I got here 10 minutes ago, and am introducing my-self as I have 1866 photos to load up on my 28k connection in Africa !! Me, I love Rock-Plants and will post one tomorrow http://growsonyou.com/nzira
and my crazy folio is on nzira.com
Regards
ºjlz

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Grenville

Grenville

11 Aug, 2007

 

A lovely photo and dahlias are wonderful for adding colour and texture to a mixed border or colour themed area. We are using Dahlias this year for the 'wow factor'. Congratulations on all your photos- there are some stunning shots.

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