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Dahlias originate from Central America and Mexico, and the dahlia is Mexico’s national flower. These herbaceous perennials come in many sizes, with flowers ranging from only 2cm in diameter to huge ‘dinner plate’ blooms of 25cm across. The vibrant flowers, which also have a variation in the shape of the florets forming the composite blooms, include all the colours except blue.

To grow the tall cut-flower dahlia types, which will flower from late summer to

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