In the middle of summer, luxurious flowers bloom – dahlias. They are especially loved by gardeners for their chic look. Plus, “dáhlias” (Latin name) are not very demanding to care for, and the long flowering period allows you to enjoy them until autumn.
Dahlia is a plant of the Aster family, originally from Mexico, but today it is distributed throughout the world. In the XNUMXth century, dahlia tubers were introduced to Europe and grown in royal gardens. The flower received the Russian name “dahlia” in honor of the German scientist Johann Gottlieb Georgi, who made a significant contribution to Russian science. According to some reports, there are more than forty species of dahlias. And the variety of varieties, hybrids and subspecies is simply amazing!
Dahlias are spherical or pompom
The inflorescences of these species are distinguished by a unique spherical shape, which is obtained due to the special bending of terry petals located in dense rows.
Gergin collar
In flowers of collar dahlias, the outer row consists of large petals, and inside there are smaller and thinner ones, painted in a contrasting color.
Fringed dahlia
The large dense double flowers of this dahlia are extraordinarily spectacular. They have split edges on the petals.
Dahlia decorative
The most numerous and varied species of dahlias.
Decorative dahlia “Ferncliff Illusion”
Decorative dahlia “Vancouver”
Decorative dahlia “Kogane Fubuki”
Dahlia “Sam Hopkins”
Decorative dahlia “Colorado”
Dahlia decorative “White Perfection”
Dahlia “Rebecca’s World”
Cactus and semi-cactus dahlias
This name was given to the dahlia for the original needle-like petals of the inflorescences, similar to a narrow long tube. The petals can be curved or split at the ends.
Dahlia cactus “Cabana Banana”
Dahlia cactus “Black Jack”
Dahlia cactus “Karma Sangria”
Dahlia semi-cactus “Playa Blanca”
Dahlia “Orange Turmoil”
Dahlia anemone
It got its name for its resemblance to a terry anemone. The central part of the inflorescence consists of long tubules-petals, most often of yellow shades. The petals of the outer rows are flat and slightly elongated.
Unfortunately, when cut, this watery flower withers quickly, but as a summer and autumn garden decoration, it is irreplaceable.