Dahlia – Queen of Late Summer
Dahlias, with their colorful charm, are truly fantastic flowers. They bloom during July and August, adding incredible beauty to a late summer bouquet.
Dahlias are beloved flowers, especially as garden plants, but also as cut flowers in late summer and autumn.
Dahlia, one of our most beloved cut flowers.
How to care for your dahlias
Remove leaves from the stem to prevent them from entering the water. Bacteria that accelerate the decomposition process can form when leaves are submerged in water.
Give the stem a fresh cut before placing it in water so that the flower can absorb water effectively.
A trick you can use is to place the stems in almost boiling water for an hour first. This is said to extend the longevity of dahlias.
Then place them in cold water with flower food. Feel free to change the water every day, so you can enjoy your dahlias for an extended period
How to plant dahlias in a pot:
Use a plastic bucket or a pot with drainage holes, preferably 20 liters.
Fill the pot with potting soil and plant the tuber 10 cm below the soil surface. March-April is a good time to bring the tubers to life.
Place your dahlia in a bright and cool location.
Water sparingly until green shoots begin to emerge from the soil. Once your potted dahlia starts growing, it's important to water regularly, as they don't like to dry out. Additionally, there is a greater risk of powdery mildew if potted plants are allowed to dry out repeatedly.
Dahlia in flower arrangements:
The dahlia is a highly appreciated cut flower. It works excellently on its own, perhaps in a wonderful bouquet with mixed varieties or the same type.
Of course, it also fits as part of a late summer bouquet together with other flowers.
It's easy to succeed with dahlias in flower arrangements, and it works great to mix different dahlia varieties. Let yourself be inspired by their colors and fantastic shapes.
In this bouquet, we have mixed dark pink dahlias and santini with apricot roses and yarrows. And, of course, the greenery of the season
Dahlias in small vases
Decorate your late summer party with dahlias. Gather your small vases and place them on the table, each with a dahlia.
Make your table decoration vibrant with dahlias in lots of colors and shapes, or choose a color that suits the theme of the party. It will surely impress your guests.