Dahlia flower. Annual dahlia: description

Description and features of dahlias

Your name dahlia flowers received the honor of a botanist from St. Petersburg named Georgi. They are very popular in Mexico and Colombia.

Variety names dahlia there are about 24 pieces. If you look at photo of dahlia, then you can pay attention to their feather-like leaves, which reach a length of 0.4 meters.

In rare cases it can be found with whole leaves. At first glance, the flowers resemble baskets. After one year of flowering, about 140 seeds can be obtained from one root.

Another one distinctive featuredahlia– lack of aroma. However, there are rare species that smell very delicate. Dahlias perfectly complement any ensemble in a flowerbed, and will also decorate fences and front gardens. They are also planted as separately growing ones.

It should be noted that dahlia culture is relatively young. They began to gain popularity at the end of the 18th century. There have been ups and downs in their lifetime. People sometimes called it a flower without a soul, and breeders bred and bred new varieties and dahlias were again at the peak of popularity.

Currently, more than 1,500 varieties of dahlias are known. They may differ in the color and shape of the petals, and height. One variety may be decorative, while another will be somewhat similar to a peony or even a cactus.

Types of dahlias

Anemone dahlias - got their name because of their external resemblance to an anemone flower. Belong to the group medium-sized plants with a stem height of more than 0.5 meters. Diameter from 5 to 11 cm. The central petals are long and tubular, the edges frame the petals are flat.

In the photo are anemone-shaped dahlias

Collared - Small central petals, wrapped in tubes, are framed by a kind of collar of single-row, larger and flat petals. The center and edges of collared dahlias are contrasting in color. The plant is tall from 70 cm to 1.2 meters.

Collared dahlias

Peony - Very beautiful, lush inflorescences similar to garden peonies. They grow up to 1.5 meters. They are one of the favorite species for decorating suburban areas.

Peony dahlias

Lotus - All varieties of this species are double. The inflorescences are beautiful, the petals are large, arranged in seven rows. They got their name due to their resemblance to a lotus. The diameter of the flower reaches 20 cm or more. There are medium-tall varieties of 1.2 meters and lower varieties of 0.4 meters.

In the photo there are lotus-shaped dahlias

Decorative – Decorative dahlias In terms of their prevalence among other species, they occupy a leading position. Count a large number of varieties. They are not inferior in beauty.

Decorative dahlias

Globular (pompom-shaped) - this type is very similar to a ball, which is formed by a large number of small petals. They differ in the size of the inflorescences, which are not particularly large from 8 to 16 cm for spherical ones and 5 cm for pomp-shaped ones. Both species are tall and reach 1.2 meters. Used for cutting and look great in bouquets.

Ball-shaped (pompom-shaped) dahlias

Cactus (semi-cactus) - perhaps this species can be called the most original. Cactus dahlias look slightly needle-like and unkempt. Their narrow petals are wrapped in a tube, can be curved and even have split ends.

Pictured are cactus dahlias

They are considered terry. The diameter of the inflorescences is large, from 20 to 25 cm. There are tall ones up to 1.5 meters and medium tall ones up to 1 meter. Semi-cactus are a cross between decorative dahlias and cacti.

Varieties of dahlias

Pompous Franz Kafka - Flower diameter is 5-8 cm. Terry, does not have a pronounced smell. Resistant to diseases and climatic conditions. Color lilac.

Dahlia pompous variety Franz Kafka

Dipest Yellow is a variety of low-growing pomp-shaped dahlias. Flower diameter 5 cm. Petals are barrel-shaped. The color is bright yellow. Petals may differ in shade. Flowering begins in early summer and continues until mid-autumn.

In the photo there is a dahlia variety Dipest Yellow

Globular Sylvia – Large variety. The flowers are up to 26 cm in diameter. The petals are tight-fitting, located next to each other and forming a ball. Color spectrum orange color, there are varieties with less bright colors. Famous for their beautiful flowering from mid-summer to late autumn.

Dahlia Globular Sylvia

Pompon-shaped Marble Ball – Double inflorescences with beautiful flowering. The flowers are not large. They reach 4-6 cm in diameter. They are famous for their extraordinary variegated range. The flowers are mostly purple with white, variegated stripes. Flowering begins in mid-summer and until late autumn.

Pompom-shaped Marble Ball variety

Cactus Fringet Star - this variety is famous for its unpretentiousness. large. The diameter reaches 26 cm. The petals resemble the spines of a cactus, only they are in the form of tubes.

The color scheme is not monochromatic. The center is yellow and the lower petals are a beautiful shade of pink. The flowering period occurs from mid-summer to mid-autumn.

Dahlia cactus Fringet Star

Fricole – allow me to introduce another variety of cactus dahlias. Double flowers. The flowers are voluminous. They reach 20 cm in diameter. The petals resemble needles that are rolled into tubes. The color scheme is not monochromatic. The core is ruby, and the tips are whitish. Flowering period is mid-summer to mid-autumn.

Variety geogin Fricole

Aloha is a cactus species. Terry petals. Long flowering. The flowers are voluminous. They reach 26 cm in diameter. The petals of the flower are long and slightly sharp at the end.

Aloha variety dahlia

They differ in that the petals are not tube-shaped. The colors of the flowers are interesting. The core is yellow and the edges of the petals are red. The flowering period occurs from mid-summer to mid-autumn.

Decorative Maxime - terry petals. Flowering is long. The flowers are not big. They reach up to 14 cm in diameter. In appearance, they seem voluminous due to their interesting petals.

Dahlia Decorative Maxime

The petals are triangular and wide. Their color range is extraordinary. itself is red, and the edges of the petals are golden. The flowering period begins in mid-summer and until mid-autumn.

Lotus Barbarossa - Flowers reach 18 cm in diameter. The petals are flat with pointed tips. The color scheme is bright. Mostly red. The flowering period begins in mid-summer and until mid-autumn.

Dahlia Lotus Barbarossa

Gerry Hoek – Another type of lotus dahlia. The flowers are 16 cm in diameter. The petals are not large, pointed at the tip. The color scheme of the flower is pink. The flowering period occurs from mid-summer to late autumn.

Pictured is the dahlia variety Gerry Hoek

Globular Evelyn - The inflorescences are double and bloom simply excellent. Medium size flowers. They grow up to 16 cm in diameter. At the core, the petals are small, rolled into yellow tubes.

In the photo dahlia Globular Evelyn

Wide petals are located at the edges of the bud. Their color scheme is snow-white, and the edges are lilac. The flowering period begins in mid-summer until the first frost.

A very rare variety from the entire large family is black dahlia. Many amateur gardeners want to get such a unique plant for their plot.

black dahlia

Planting and propagation of dahlias

Many people wonder when to plant dahlias? Planting dahlias in the ground should be carried out in mid-June, when the frosts have passed and the land is ready for planting. Growing dahlias Not too difficult work, the most important thing is to follow the instructions.

Before boarding you need to find appropriate place for dahlias. Do not plant in drafts. The place should be sunny. For dahlias, the most important thing is light and slightly acidic soil.

It should pass water well. In order for dahlias to be healthy and continue to bloom, it is recommended to replant the flowers to a new location every year.

In mid-spring before the new planting season dahlia tubers need to be cleared of bad roots. To encourage new sprouts, the roots can be placed in wet (spilled with potassium permanganate) sawdust.

The warmth and moisture emanating from the sawdust revives the sleeping ones as quickly as possible. After this, you can plant the dahlias in the soil so that the roots go completely underground. You can put manure in the hole and cover it with soil. To ensure that the roots are not damaged.

Plant flowers and cover with soil. In cases where the dahlia variety is tall, then it is necessary to make a support for the flower, as if to fence it off. After the dahlia has already been planted, it is necessary to moisten it thoroughly, preferably with cool water.

The best way grow dahlias from seeds using seedlings. Seeds are planted in open ground at the end of spring and begin to bloom only at the end of summer. Dahlia seedlings It is recommended to plant in early April in special containers.

Flowers take root well in soil with the addition of sand. After sowing annual dahlias Cover the box with film so that the seeds are exposed to greenhouse conditions. The first leaves can be seen in a week. The air temperature must be at least +24 degrees.

Care and storage of dahlias

While the flower is in a state of growth, it must be fertilized. This procedure must be done after two weeks. Alternately adding minerals and organic matter.

We must not forget that the stems of dahlias are weak and strong winds may damage them. Therefore, it is imperative to tie them to some kind of support. At proper care and with care, dahlias will bloom and delight the eye.

When autumn frosts occur, perennial dahlias always turn black. The stems are trimmed, leaving no more than 15 cm of the plant on the surface. Next, very carefully dig the flower tubers out of the soil.

Some housewives store dahlia tubers after pre-treating them with paraffin. Such measures make it possible to destroy pathogenic microbes. Only dry tubers can be stored, otherwise they will rot and die.

The rhizomes (tubers) of dahlia flowers are stored at a certain temperature of no more than 5 degrees Celsius. A basement or underground space is ideal for such purposes. In urban conditions, it is undoubtedly more difficult to preserve tubers, the most the best option- This is near the balcony door.

You need to choose the right box so that the tubers fit in there easily. You need to drill small holes in the box to allow air to enter. The tubers should be sprinkled with sawdust and removed. In autumn, until frost, you can keep the tubers on the balcony.

Dahlia price

Buy dahlias You can do it in an online store or at the market. The price for one rhizome can range from 150 to 300 rubles, it depends on the quality, variety and type. Bagged seeds will cost from 150 to 250 rubles. We must not forget that there are not many seeds in one bag.

Dahlias are herbaceous perennials, which have hollow, branched, erect stems. Flowers dahlias can be spherical or round in shape. After the dahlia flowers fade, they form a fruit - an achene, in which dark gray large seeds ripen. Dahlia roots consist of thin, small roots that perform nutritional functions for the plant, as well as thick root tubers in which they accumulate nutrients. Dahlia tubers can live up to 6 years, and the feeding (thin) roots and the entire above-ground part die off for the winter. Like many other beautiful and unusual flowers, legends and fairy tales were told about the dahlia. And today, the beauty of the dahlia continues to excite people’s imaginations.

Dahlia care


Under dahlias, the ground should be free of weeds; therefore, weeding is an essential part of caring for dahlias during the entire period of flowering and growth of dahlias. These flowers love water, so dahlia flowers need to be watered daily; at the end of summer, watering is reduced. It is good to spray dahlias in the evening once a week, but dahlias cannot tolerate stagnant moisture in the soil, which is why they are not planted in lowlands. Mulching the soil will help conserve moisture in drought conditions. Every two weeks during the growing season, dahlias are fed alternately with mineral and organic fertilizers. Use 1:20 infusion of bird droppings per 1 bucket of water, 2 liters of infusion, 1.5 liters for each bush, as well as 1:10 infusion of mullein. Based on 15 g. per 1 meter square at the beginning of growth add ammonium nitrate. With a lack of nitrogen in the soil. As soon as flowering begins, fertilizing with nitrogen and manure is stopped and potassium fertilizer and superphosphate are applied. Dahlias break easily in rainy and windy weather, since they have a hollow stem. To avoid this, flowers dahlias tied to pegs near each bush. If the branch does break, you can try to apply a splint from the branch and tie it tightly to the shoot. Often broken shoots take root. In order for the dahlia flowers not to become smaller and the plant to bloom in full force, shoots and lower shoots growing from the root collar side shoots needs to be deleted. Before the formation of buds, it is worth removing the stepsons. They can then be used as cuttings. You also need to pluck out excess buds. Usually 1-2 buds are left on each peduncle. Faded inflorescences are regularly cut off so as not to delay the development of new buds. In cactus and low-growing pompon dahlias, in single plantings, as well as border varieties, side shoots can be left. In the dry season, hilling gives good effect to retain moisture. The plant is hilled up in the morning and watered in the evening. To create favorable conditions To ripen the tubers and prevent dahlia roots from freezing at the end of summer, hilling is used.


Dahlias, diseases and pests

Dahlia flowers are susceptible to various diseases: bacterial, fungal and viral.
Young seedlings and cuttings are threatened fungal disease blackleg. At the base the stem turns black, becomes thin and the plant dies. As a preventive measure, cuttings and seeds are planted in disinfected soil. For diseases such as dry rot, white rot, etc. you can find the plant withering and turning yellow. The most radical way in this case is to immediately destroy the diseased plant, and the soil is disinfected with bleach and dug up. When storing dahlias in winter, dry rot can affect the tubers. If the affected part is small, then it needs to be cut to a healthy place, and the cut areas should be powdered with sulfur or ash. If the tuber is severely affected, it is better to throw it away.



Powdery mildew appears in the form of a white cobwebby coating. Sharp temperature fluctuations and dry air contribute to the spread of powdery mildew. Plants are sprayed with colloidal sulfur diluted in water (1% solution) or pollinated with ground sulfur to prevent disease. Spraying with soap solution copper sulfate used at the first signs of the disease (1 liter of water, 2 g of copper sulfate, 20 g of soap). Repeat spraying after a week.
Viral diseases are most often manifested by wrinkling and spotting of leaves; when affected viral diseases, diseased plants must be destroyed, all tools, soil and equipment must be disinfected. Dig up the soil.



They appear as the formation of tuberculate growths bacterial diseases. These growths decompose, rot and infect the soil with bacteria that remain in the soil for up to 5 years. A diseased plant must be destroyed immediately.
Young inflorescences, shoots and leaves are readily eaten by various kinds of caterpillars and slugs. Wires feed on tuber tissues. Nematodes form swellings and penetrate into leaves, roots and stems. The soil must be disinfected as soon as pest beetles are detected, and the pests themselves must be collected and destroyed, the area must be kept clean, changing the place where dahlias are transplanted. It is recommended to plant marigold between rows of dahlias; its pungent and pungent smell repels pests.


Dahlias, photos of which decorate postcards, and drawings are present in folk art ornaments different countries, there are a huge number of varieties and varieties. There are various legends and beliefs about this flower; it is planted near houses or in parks, and is also grown to create compositions. The second name of the dahlia is dalia, so it is named in honor of the botanist Dahl.

People have legends and beliefs about dahlias, and one of them tells about their origin. The first flower appeared in the place where the last fire died out before the onset of the ice age on earth. After warming, the dahlia was the first plant that was able to grow from cold and infertile soil. It was bright and indicated the onset of warmth and victory over the cold.

There is another legend about the dahlia, which is associated with the name of this flower. According to legend, the plant was first discovered by a navigator named George. In one of the exotic countries, he was delighted with the beauty of a flower and took its roots with him to his homeland. However, he had to give them to the ruler of a foreign country where he stopped on his way home. The plant grew quickly, and rumors of its beauty reached the king of his native state. He asked to bring several copies, and in gratitude he named the flower dahlia, in honor of the traveler.


Different varieties have different colors and shapes of petals. Some of them appeared thanks to the painstaking work of breeders who were able to combine natural varieties and select their best features.

Varieties of dahlias

Varieties of dahlias with photos and names contain more than 1000 representatives of this species. Some of them grow naturally in the mountainous regions of Mexico, Peru and Chile. All of them belong to the Asteraceae family and are distinguished by their bright flowering. Through the efforts of breeders, additional varieties with unusual color and leaf shape were developed.

Nui D'Ette

This variety is also called cactus dahlia (Nuit d’Ete). It is distinguished by its unusual flowering - individual petals are twisted into long thin tubes. The flower shape resembles the characteristic flowering of cactus plants. The petals are unevenly colored. They have a dark red or burgundy hue, and closer to the center of the inflorescence they darken and can turn black.

The main characteristics of the dahlia Nui D'Ette variety for those who want to grow this flower at home:

  • an adult plant grows up to 80-100 cm in height;
  • flower size can reach 15 cm;
  • the flowering period lasts from July to September, one flower lasts up to a week;
  • This dahlia variety does not tolerate frost well, so it should be planted in regions with warm climates or grown in a greenhouse.

The variety is used to create black dahlias. In nature, plants with petals of this color do not exist, but scientists were able to establish that dark shade obtained due to the accumulation of plant pigments anthocyanins.

Lake Ontario

The Lake Ontario variety is one of the most common types of dahlias. They are grown mainly for cutting and sale in flower shops, but they are also suitable for decorating a garden or local area. The petals of this species are flat, slightly curved towards the stem. Because of this feature, the inflorescence looks especially lush.

Several features of the Lake Ontario variety:


  • large inflorescences that can reach 15 cm in diameter;
  • yellow color of flowers, there may be a bright red edging;
  • The height of the bushes is from 100 to 150 cm, but some representatives can grow up to 2 m or more.

The Ontario Lece variety has a standard yellow petal color. The flowers are double, some of them can reach up to 25 cm in diameter. Among this type of dahlia, the shortest representatives are used to create living borders and flower beds. Flowers with tall stems look good in arrangements or sold individually.

Bristol Stripe

Photos of dahlias of the Bristol Stripe variety are distinguished by the unusual coloring of the petals. By themselves, they can create a complete flower arrangement, without adding additional elements. This variety is ideal for growing in local areas. The bushes look lush and spreading due to the large size of the inflorescences, as well as the size of the leaves.

Some special characteristics that distinguish Bristol Stripe from other varieties:

  • unusual color of the petals, which consists of thin lines and inclusions on a light background;
  • the stems of the plant, which have a burgundy tint, can grow up to 120 cm;
  • The flower is quite heat-loving; in cold or temperate climates it is grown in greenhouses.

The flowers of the dahlia variety Bristol Stripe are large, some of them can reach 25 cm in diameter. On the light background of the petals, red, pink and purple thin lines are chaotically intertwined. Their shade may change depending on the lighting. On bright sunlight the petals shimmer, the color of the lines seems bright crimson. In the shadows the pattern turns purple.

Kaleidoscope

The Kaleidoscope variety is a variety of dahlias familiar to many. The inflorescences are monochromatic, but the color may vary. Some flowers are yellow, others are orange, crimson or red. This variety has large double inflorescences, which are surrounded by bright green leaves with a bronze tint. The petals are straight, slightly curved outward, making the flower very lush and symmetrical.

Variety Maxim

Dahlia Maxim is often used to create flower arrangements. This is an ornamental variety, artificially bred by breeders. It is distinguished by its unusual characteristic color and shape of the petals. They are bright red with an orange tint, and have a yellow border along the edge of each petal. Each of them is slightly concave towards the stem, so the inflorescence has a special mosaic shape. The bushes are low compared to other varieties, but quite lush. Flowers appear on smooth stems, surrounded by bright greenery with a bronze tint.

The Maxim dahlia variety is decorative and differs in the shape and color of the petals.

Distinctive characteristics of the dahlia variety Maxim:

  • the bushes are low, the largest of them are about 1 m;
  • inflorescences grow no more than 13 cm in diameter;
  • The flowering period lasts from July to early October.

Photos of dahlia flowers decorate postcards; this plant is present in folk art and is an element of legends and tales.
Dahlias are grown both in industrial scale, and individually for decorative purposes.
A huge variety of types and shades of colors allows you to choose the most suitable varieties.
Moreover, there are both annual and perennial representatives.
If you plant several varieties on the site, they will bloom throughout the warm period.

Large and bright flowers on tall stems delight with warm colors throughout the summer and in September. The heads of dahlias rise above other plants and look out welcomingly through the fence.

The familiar dahlia is the result of many years of selection. Gradually, mountain flowers turned into garden flowers.

Origin

The homeland of dahlias is in Mexico. Moreover, the Aztec tribes even ate flower tubers. Flowers arrived in Europe at the end of the 18th century. They were immediately highly appreciated for the grace and beauty of the flower.

Name

Dahlia or Dahlia is named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.

Description

Dahlias belong to the category of tuberous plants from the Asteraceae family.

The hollow, succulent stem grows up to 2.5 m. It has a straight, branched structure. leaves are 10-40 cm long. They are dense and richly colored green color. They are located opposite on the shoots.

The root system is fleshy tubers with thickened roots. Top part plants located above the ground have a seasonal dieback.

The inflorescences are baskets with a cup-shaped involucre of several rows of green leaves fused in the center. The shape of the marginal leaves is ligulate, large. The middle part is filled with tubular petals. The color of the flower heads is very diverse, including red, pink, burgundy, yellow, lilac, and white. Flowering begins in mid-summer. The richness of color and richness of the greenery is maintained until the first frost, under the influence of which the stem and leaves disappear down to the root collar.


The tuber persists and produces new shoots in the spring.

After pollination, the fruit and seeds ripen.

Classification

Classification

Over 15 thousand varieties have been classified. Among them are dwarf species with a height of 30 cm and tall representatives, the stem of which rises above the ground by 120 cm. Dahlias are also divided according to the size of the inflorescences into small, medium and large. The diameter of the giants is about 25 cm, and the mini-buds do not exceed 10 cm.

Depending on the structure and shape of the flower, dahlias are distinguished:


Growing rules

Dahlias love light, moisture and warmth. Light partial shade is considered optimal for them. Dahlias will also grow in the shade, but there will be no bright colors or huge inflorescences. The place is allocated without drafts, with little wind.

Light loams, sandstones and black soil are suitable for cultivation. Moisture stagnation and high groundwater, otherwise the tubers will begin to rot. The soil must have good drainage.
The dahlia bed should be changed annually. On permanent place they degenerate and get sick. The soil should be allowed to rest for at least 3 years.

Dahlias are planted in the flower garden at the end of spring or in June, when warm days set in.

Preparations begin in April. The tubers are freed from dry parts, and the damaged areas are lubricated with brilliant green. First placed in containers with wet peat or nutrient substrate. The tubers are placed so that they rise 2-3 cm above the ground and are kept for 2 weeks at +18°. When buds form, the tubers are divided into parts with a knife.


The kidney should be left and root collar for each division. From one tuber you can get up to 5 pieces of such pieces.

The delenki are left in the same container for some time. Sprouts of 10 cm are considered ready for planting in a flowerbed.

Soil preparation

The site is dug up in the fall with compost and organic matter. In spring, wood ash and dry compost, except leaf compost, are scattered on the surface. Stir with a rake and distribute the composition over the surface.

Plant the tubers in the holes. The depth should be sufficient to accommodate roots and apply fertilizer. A mixture of manure and humus is poured into the hole and a layer of earth is added on top. After digging in, the young sprout should remain 2-3 cm above the surface. The holes are watered abundantly and mulched with peat, sawdust or crushed bark.


Care

During the warm season, dahlias require watering 2 times every 7 days. After this, you should hill up the bushes in order to conserve moisture near them longer. Before subsequent watering, the stem is freed from soil. The bush is watered and spud again.

Mulching will keep the soil from drying out and also protect against slugs. Loosening and weeding will become easier.

For curvy and long flowering need feeding twice a month. They add one by one complex fertilizers and organics. As the buds open, the plants will need potassium and superphosphate.

During the season, faded flowers are constantly cut off, which will speed up the formation of new ones. In tall dahlias, the lower lateral shoots are cut off. Single and low growing plants it's not critical. Large flowers will be on bushes with no more than 3 buds. An excessive number of buds has a bad effect on their decorative effect.
The hollow stem is quite fragile and can break under a gust of wind. Therefore, it is necessary to install supports for tall plants. A branch tied to it will help restore an injured shoot.


Winter storage

In early October, before frost, the tuber part is dug up in dry weather. A week before, the stems are cut from the bush and the cuts are covered with aluminum foil. On open spaces There should be no moisture that can cause rotting.

The bush is dug up from all sides at a distance of 30 cm. Then it is pryed with a pitchfork and taken out. The earth is shaken off. The tubers are washed and dried. Under-dried tubers rot during storage, and over-dried ones will produce poor shoots in the spring.

A ventilated storage facility with a humidity of 60% and a temperature of 3-5° is suitable.

Cuts and dents on the tubers are sprinkled charcoal. Lay them out on dry sand, pine sawdust or peat. If the tubers wilt, the substrate is moistened.


How to propagate

Reproduction is possible vegetatively, by dividing tubers and seeds. The seed method is used for dwarf species and annuals.

Cuttings are carried out in the spring after a shoot with several pairs of leaves has grown on the tuber.

  1. The cut is positioned so that 5 mm of the trunk remains, from which new shoots will come.
  2. The cuttings are placed in perlite, deepened by 2 cm.
  3. Place at a distance of 5 cm from each other.
  4. Cover the container with film and keep at t=20-25°C.
  5. After about 2 weeks, when a shine appears on the leaves, the seedlings are opened.
  6. Watering and spraying are carried out daily.
  7. They are transferred to the garden in May, like tuberous specimens.

Diseases and pests

Slugs can grow on young stems, especially during the rainy season. Placing chlorophos with a rake will help get rid of wireworms in the ground.

The viral infection that causes mosaic or spotted wilt cannot be cured. The diseased bush should be dug up and burned along with the root part.


Where is the best place to plant in the garden?

Garden flowers dahlias are suitable for flower beds, as living borders and hedges. They look good in mixborders. Dahlias are used to create single compositions on the lawn or among ground cover plants. They can be planted under the house or along the fence. They are combined with moisture-loving miscanthus, buzulnik, and mordovnik.

Beautiful dahlias are used in bouquets.

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