The molecular mechanisms whereby a spectrum of dahlias, from white to yellow to red to purple, get their colour are already well known, but the black dahlia has hitherto remained a mystery. Now, a ...
The Daily Telegraph: Dahlias: How the once-naff flower has made a dazzling comeback
Colourful, graceful and striking, single-flower dahlias have come into vogue. Graham Rice picks the best new varieties now on offer. The 'Happy Single Flame' dahlia, a red perennial flower with dark ...
Of the 20,000 varieties of dahlia flowers, only 10 to 20 kinds are black in color. Now researchers say they've solved the molecular mystery of how these rare flowers get their dark hues. Researchers ...
MSN: Should You Deadhead Your Dahlias If the Flowers Fade? What to Do for Longer Blooms
Deadheading dahlias regularly is key to a long, vigorous blooming season. Fading blooms should be deadheaded as soon as the flower centers start opening. Making deep cuts when deadheading encourages a ...
Should You Deadhead Your Dahlias If the Flowers Fade? What to Do for Longer Blooms
MSN: How to fertilize dahlias to get more flowers than ever before this summer – plus the only types to use
How to fertilize dahlias to get more flowers than ever before this summer – plus the only types to use
Dahlias are versatile flowers, equally useful in the garden for providing color as well as being excellent cut flowers. They come in a dazzling array of colors, flower sizes, flower forms and foliage ...