Staking dahlias, or "tying them in", means tying the plants to canes to give them support as they grow in the garden. Dahlias flower in the middle of summer, producing their famously large and lush ...

After 180 years, flowers and floral sculptures make a return to the famous stone circle this weekend With the autumn equinox gone and the winter months not far away, Salisbury Plain can take on a ...

Although originally a native of Mexico, dahlias have become a British classic. A few years ago though, they fell out of favour with gardeners who thought of them as an old fashioned, gaudy and time ...

DAHLIAS are one of the most colourful flowers that bloom in the garden, and they tend to come out when all other plants are past their best. As we enter into spring, you may be thinking about planting ...

It's stealing the show in gardens for its array of colours and heat resilience ...

Whether you’re growing them from tubers, seeds, or cuttings, planting dahlias in spring ensures a bright and bountiful display in summer. Even better: they can stay in bloom until early frosts, though ...

Frances Palmer has been making ceramics and growing dahlias in her Connecticut garden for three decades: “They’re just so joyous.” 17 Photos View Slide Show › By Margaret Roach It’s time to unpack the ...

If the idea of "love at first sight" was ever proven true, it would surely be at the moment one first looks at a dahlia. These vibrant blooms, which are native to Mexico, command attention in any ...

Called after the storybook bear of the same name, this collerette-type dahlia has jaunty red and golden flowers and is a favourite of Irish champion dahlia grower Christopher White. Height 100cm.

Like so many gardeners of my acquaintance, I’m a dedicated dahlia-lover, a person easily capable of whiling away a winter’s evening or two by browsing the online catalogues of specialist suppliers in ...