What are Dahlias?

Dahlias are tuberous perennials that are a national flower in Mexico. In 1800 they were grown in other countries. They are named after the Swedish botany, Anders Dahl, who studied seeds and tubers from this flower in 1789. Rod Dahlia is in class agnoliophyta and the family asteraceae . Some of the many different types include cactus, semi -acid, orchid, ball, water lily, stellar, formal decorative and informal decorative. Formal decorative dahlias usually has shorter petals that are relatively large. Stellar Dahlias are often in the shape of a ball with flat, open petals that are folded on pointed tips. Some have two colors that can be a very dramatic and elegant look.

Lily water Dahlias looks like a water lily. They have slightly cup -shaped leaves with rounded tips that radiate up to water lilies. They can be seen in mixed, softer shades of yellow or pink, as well as in brighter orange and yellowh mixtures. Short, round petals are cropped and thick to dresse completely. The Dahlias Orchid usually has a striking shape. Eight petals around the center of the flower are often rolled, sometimes giving the flower starfish. Lupin Sheila Orchid Dahlia has dark pink outer petals that roll and reveal white inner petals around the yellow center, giving it the appearance of a colored toy.

semi-cactus dahlias can have extremely pointed tips for petals that emit a ball-shaped head. The semi-cactus dahlias has petals that appear up, adding a unique drained appearance of the petals. They can often be seen in yellow and white.

Full Cactus dahlias can have a very exotic look and have pointed rolled petals with hollow straw -shaped endings. Some may look like a sea anemone. Glenbank Twinkle Cactus Dahlia is aisled inDramatic contrasting colors such as white with bright purple tips and yellow with ruby ​​red toes.