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    Delightful Dahlias

    May 18, 2021 5 minutes

    THERE are some plants that are easy to become obsessed with – and dahlias are one of them. Unlike snowdrops, which captivate enthusiasts because of their subtle differences, the variety in dahlias is flamboyant, right there for all to see. Part of their appeal is the sheer range of colours, shapes and sizes that the flowers come in.

    Often described as blowsy, vibrant and showy, dahlias are never dull and rarely understated. If a dahlia were attending a party, she would be making a grand entrance, enjoying the attention. The dahlia is the national flower of Mexico, makes a fantastic cut flower and brings months of colour to borders through late summer into autumn

    Dahlias are unusual in that they are octoploids. This means they have eight sets of

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