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Dahlias are certainly popular plants that many people have fallen in love with. You might have planted some in your yard recently because of how pretty they are. Many choose to plant dahlias to add a bit of color to their gardens. These plants look very nice, and they shouldn’t be overly hard to care …

Read More about Do Dahlias Need Sun? (And How Much Is Enough?)

Dahlias are very popular in many garden settings. These plants are so vibrant, and they will definitely add a touch of color to your yard. The flowers of the dahlias are especially appealing. Depending on what you bought, the flowers can be pale yellow or they might turn out to be bright pink. You want …

Read More about Why Are My Dahlias Wilting? (5 Common Causes)

Dahlias are fascinating, exotic flowers with petals that are as unusual and beautiful as the plant is. These regal flowers are perennials and complement other perennials, adding vibrant color and dimension to the garden. They grow from tubers to reach a height of several feet (0.5 to 1m). With its unique placement of petals, the …

Read More about What to Plant with Dahlias (The Perfect Companion Plants)

Dahlias can provide beautiful colors to an outdoor area, as well as unique flower shapes that draw in the eye. This is why they are so popular for planting in gardens. Although these plants are perennials (in warmer climates), meaning they grow back every year, there are some steps you will need to take prior …

Read More about Overwintering Dahlias (Based on Your Climate)

You can get dahlias that produce all different colors of flowers, including some that have more than one color. They add personality to your garden all summer into the fall when many other flowers are finished blooming for the year. Dahlias do best in zones 7 through 10, and they prefer milder temperatures. However, when …

Read More about How Long Do Dahlias Bloom? (And How to Make Them Bloom for Longer)

If you’re looking for gorgeous and colorful flowers for your garden, you might be drawn to both dahlias and zinnias. A dahlia and a zinnia will be similar in certain ways, but it’s important to know that they’re distinct. Both of these flowers are members of the sunflower family, and their flowers have a similar …

Read More about Dahlia vs. Zinnia (The Key Differences to Know)

Dahlias are some of the most recognizable and impressive flowers on the planet. In most parts of North America, they are grown as perennials. They’re going to be hardy flowers when you’re living in USDA zones 8 through 10, though. It’s even possible to get them to survive the winter when you’re living in USDA …

Read More about How Big Do Dahlias Grow? (Plus Tips to Encourage Growth)

Dahlias are a fascinating New World flower, native to Central and South America. It was declared Mexico’s national flower in 1963, and it’s a favorite in the Pacific Northwest as well, being the official flower of San Francisco and Seattle. The Aztecs grew them for their tubers as a food source before the arrival of …

Read More about Dahlias Not Blooming? Try These Regenerative Tips

Your dahlia plant should be a showstopper, however, if you have dahlia leaves turning yellow, it’ll be a showstopper for all the wrong reasons. Thankfully, the discoloration is a warning from your plant telling you that it’s experiencing foliar distress. Listen to it, find out what’s causing the leaves to yellow, make the corrections and …

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