Dahlia Flower Types

Why Gardeners love Dahlias (See combination photo below.) Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. 'Butterfly' or 'Impression Dahlias' are what the Dutch call 'bedding dahlias.

If you know them, you know all about it. If you don't, here is the information you need. Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so...

Dahlias are native to Mexico, but there's about as much resemblance between the original and the Dutch hybrids as there is between an old toy car and a brand new Mercedes. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little...

The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers.

Dahlias are native to Mexico, but there's about as much resemblance between the original and the Dutch hybrids as there is between an old toy car and a brand new Mercedes. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little...

'Babylon Red' produces showy, crimson red dinner plate-sized blooms that each span up to 8 inches across! A great addition to the cutting garden, this dahlia has it all: picture-perfect petals, sturdy stems and glossy green foliage.

Blooming in shades of yellow and white with just the right touches of coral, this warm-toned set delivers full, lush flowers atop masses of emerald green foliage. The Sunshine Mixed Dahlia Collection brings bright and radiant blooms to the garden, all...

The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers.

Dreamy and adorable, 'Romantique' Dahlia is destined to be your next summer fling. This beauty looks extra lovely when partnered with light blue delphinium, soft yellow coreopsis, or lavender.

Dahlias are native to Mexico, but there's about as much resemblance between the original and the Dutch hybrids as there is between an old toy car and a brand new Mercedes. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little...

Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. (If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them free of bugs, well-watered, and...

The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers.

Read our Growing Dahlias page Plant in full sun for non-stop blooms until frost appears. The Radiant Dinner Plate Dahlia Collection showcases a rainbow of oversized blooms, with each one opening up to almost a full foot across! These enormous flowers...

The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers.

The flowers are wide-open and daisy-like for a really colorful display of their brilliant hues. The names in this group all begin with 'F' like 'Futuro' and 'Fantastico'. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little...

The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers.

If you know them, you know all about it. If you don't, here is the information you need. Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so...

The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers.

Dahlias are native to Mexico, but there's about as much resemblance between the original and the Dutch hybrids as there is between an old toy car and a brand new Mercedes. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little...

The 'bulbs' are actually tubers, and look a lot like peony roots--sort of like a bunch of carrots. Here are the official classifications: 'Decorative Dahlias' This group includes the Dinnerplates and also other taller (to 4 ft.) plants with double, chrysanthemum-like...

Purple Gem' Dahlia is indeed a shining gem of the border. It looks extra sassy when combined with yellow zinnias, blue cornflowers, and red salvias. Its violet-pink blooms are packed with layers of slender, tapered petals that glow in the summer sun.

This is one of the most unique dahlias we've seen. The seductive, wine-colored blooms of 'Hollyhill Spider Woman' Dahlia add a touch of exotic to the border. This cactus-type dahlia has slender, sinewy petals that twist and curl, lending a fringed effect...

'Emory Paul' isn't just your average dinner plate dahlia; it's a serving platter dahlia! This variety is made for gardeners who like to feature big, bold blossoms. The enormous blooms of 'Emory Paul' Dinner Plate Dahlia are truly unforgettable.

If you know them, you know all about it. If you don't, here is the information you need. Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so...

Dahlias are native to Mexico, but there's about as much resemblance between the original and the Dutch hybrids as there is between an old toy car and a brand new Mercedes. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little...

The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers.

The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers.