Myrthe Dahlia: A Shining Addition to the Cut Flower Garden

Having Myrthe dahlia in my garden this year has been an absolute pleasure. I originally purchased this one because I was drawn in by its rich tones of orange and yellow. Though the flower really glows in the sunshine, the colors are much more muted and soft looking under shade.  Myrthe dahlia plants produce prolifically…

David Howard Dahlias are Seriously Gorgeous!

This dahlia season was definitely one about which I was very excited. After winning an ebay auction full of new-to-me tubers, I was so eager to see the new varieties I had acquired. This year, I was able to grow David Howard dahlia for the first time. From the beautiful foliage to the color, it…

Harry Meggos Dahlia: A True Monster of a Dahlia!

This year truly marked a first time success in the cut flower garden. While I've been able to grow some dahlias before, I was so happy to see that they really thrived this season. One of my unsuspected favorite varieties was the Harry Meggos dahlia - let's take a closer look. Though the blooms of…