Dahlias are the stars of summer

August 24, 2018

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It has been a great year for dahlias in my garden and after talking to several dahlia-loving friends, I’m counting myself very lucky. Few flowers bring me as much joy as dahlias, and I like them every which way: big and blousy, perky singles, pokey cactus types, perfect little balls. I want them all.

What follows is mostly just a collection of some of this year’s blooms; a bit of eye candy for the dahlia lovers out there. Enjoy.

Penhill Dark Monarch dahlia — ‘Penhill Dark Monarch’, a new variety for me this year that is absolutely huge and outstanding.

Penhill Dark Monarch dahlia — ‘Penhill Dark Monarch’ showing a bit more pink.

Crichton Honey dahlia — ‘Crichton Honey’ is a steady bloomer and it is doing a great job in its spot at the front of the border.

Crichton Honey dahlia — A closeup of ‘Crichton Honey’.

Nuit d'été dahlia — I didn’t meant to plant ‘Nuit d’ ete’ along the house (my labeling system clearly could use some work) but it works well there.

Cafe au Lait dahlia — A perfect pink ‘Cafe au Lait’ bloom.

Purple Gem dahlia — ‘Purple Gem’ is new this year as well. I don’t see any purple in it but it is bright and bold in the circle garden.

Cornell Bronze dahlia — ‘Cornell Bronze’ is a new ball type for me this year. I’m not overwhelmed by it but I think it would be beautiful in a rusty-colored bouquet.

Sneezy dahlia — ‘Sneezy’ is a very charming single that the bees love. It bloomed like crazy starting in early June but is starting to slow down now.

Bishop of Dover dahlia — ‘Bishop of Dover’ is another single with beautiful dark foliage. I wish it had a little less pink/purple on it though.

HS Flame dahlia — ‘HS Flame’ is so great with that dark foliage. A repeat from the last year. It earned its spot in the garden.

Labyrinth dahlia — ‘Labyrinth’ is highly in demand variety that is like an entire bouquet in one bloom. Those pinks and oranges combine in the best possible way.

Labyrinth dahlia The Impatient Gardener — ‘Labyrinth’ deserves a closeup

dahlia bouquet -- The Impatient Gardener — I picked this bouquet and just jammed them all in a vase. It’s photos like this that carry me through the long winter.

dahlia closeup — I believe this is also a ‘Penhill Dark Monarch’ bloom. So many great colors.

Here are some more posts I’ve done on my love affair with dahlias:

Did you grow dahlias this year? What’s your favorite this year?

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