Sorry for the enthusiasm, but these are by far my favorite flower. These images are but a few of the multitude of varieties, and not even the most interesting (but these are my own pictures...for some super cool examples The American Dahlia Society has a treasure trove of information and images). The Dahlia family is a Central American (primarily Mexico and Guatemala) arm of the larger Aster family. They like full sun (partial shade in really hot areas), regular water and long walks on the beach.
How can you not smile when you see one of these gorgeous blooms?
Tree Dahlias (Dahlia imperialis) are some of the most awe-inspiring variety of the family. As with all Dahlias, they are tuberous perennials but D. imperialis will grow up to 20 feet in a matter of months. The ones at my aunts house have reached their maximum height and are blooming in time of Thanksgiving. The flowers are beautiful, a lovely light shade of purple with a bright orange center, but it is the rapid rate of growth that is truly amazing, dying back to the ground every year.
How can you not smile when you see one of these gorgeous blooms?
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