Dahlias

Fall blooms for an explosion of color in the garden.

The dahlia is a fabulous cutting flower for the home garden. Cut one bloom, and ten more appear on the plant. Blooming late summer to the first frost of autumn, this native of Mexico provides explosions of color in home gardens. The author’s commentary unearths the dahlia from its Aztec origins and imparts practical, hands-on knowledge for growing and overwintering these tropical plants in wintry climes.

Including classics like Café au Lait and lesser-known varieties like Voodoo and Honka, readers will discover a stunning range of specimens from tiny pompoms to heavy-headed dinner plates, to those that resemble daisies, sea anemones, and even fireworks!

Naomi Slade is a journalist, author, and designer specializing in gardening, environment, and lifestyle. A regular contributor to magazines including Gardens Illustrated and RHS The Garden, she has written ten books, including Hydrangeas, Dahlias, Lilies, Lilacs, and Ranunculus. Winner of the Garden Media Guild Practical Journalist of the Year Award in 2022. She lives in the UK.

Georgianna Lane is a floral, garden, and travel photographer whose work has been widely published. Among her many books are Vintage Roses, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Lilacs, Lilies, Dahlias, and Ranunculus. Her work has been featured in BBC Gardens Illustrated, Gardener’s World, Romantic Homes, and Victoria. Follow her on Instagram @georgiannalan. She lives in Paris.

9.8 in H | 7.5 in W | 2.5 lb Wt

ISBN: 9781423648321

On Sale Date: July 10, 2018

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