Dahlia Reviews

Dahlia , dahling I thought I would write about the Dahlia. I personally am no over keen on Dahlias but my mum was and I would often receive them as a gift from her. Dahlias originate from Mexico. They are from the family Compositeae the daisy family. If you grow dahlias in your garden beds then it's really time to ...  Read the complete review

Scientific Name : Dahlia Family : Compositeae Common names : Dahlia, Dalia Flowering Season : July- October Colour : Varied Dahlia is a flowering plant originating from Mexico.The blooms are generally curvaceous or spiky with single or multiple petals. The Colours range from white to red, orange to yellow, pink to ...  Read the complete review

The Dahlia was first introduced into Europe from Mexico, around 200 hundred years ago. The first dahlias grown just outside Madrid were single stemmed with open centres. Then came the multi-ray variety. Spainsh growers soon discovered that when dahlias are grown from seed they change colour and form quite readily. That's why we have ...  Read the complete review

I love to potter around in the garden . While not a novice by any means , I am no Alan Titmarsh , but for the benefit of the DooYoo brigade , I thought I would do complete a few reviews on my favourite garden plants.....so here goes with choice number 1 - The Dahlia . Brief History : The Dahlia family originate from Mexico , and ...  Read the complete review