Special dahlias
Unique shapes and colours
For a garden full of surprises, choose special dahlias. Think of eye-catching varieties like the round pompon dahlias, the elegant waterlily and cactus dahlias, or even bicoloured types. These summer bloomers instantly catch the eye in borders and bouquets and offer endless variety. Plant them in spring and enjoy these unique flowers until the first frost.
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Special dahlias from FAM Flower Farm
"Give your garden a unique twist with our special dahlias. Shipped straight from our farm to your home."
To us, dahlias are the most special flowers there are. Countless times they’ve reproduced into all sorts of marvellous forms, with the help of humans and pollinating bees. What once began as a simple daisy-like flower has grown into a world-famous beauty.
Types of special dahlias
A special dahlia makes all the difference in your garden. Especially because you won’t see them in every garden. Your friends and family will be amazed when they see such special dahlias. They add just that little extra to your garden. Truly a unique twist! The dahlia Verrone’s Obsidian is a very unique variety and almost unrecognisable as a dahlia.
Dahlias with a special shape
Ball dahlias
Ball dahlias grow in a very special way. Perfectly round, with petals all tightly folded inward. Simply brilliant. The ball dahlia Wizard of Oz is wildly popular on Instagram. Probably thanks to the soft pink colour combined with the small pompons.
Fimbriata dahlia
The special dahlia Fimbriata looks like a deer antler, thanks to its petals that are split at the ends. This gives them a wild and exciting look. In German, this dahlia form is called Hirschgeweih. The dahlia Tsuku-Yori-No-Shisha is without a doubt an impressive and exotic appearance in the white garden.
Cactus dahlia
The cactus that doesn’t sting with its long, pointed, outward‑rolled petals gives the cactus dahlia a special shape, one that almost resembles a chrysanthemum. In French the flower is called etoile du diable, devil’s star.
There are also cactus dahlias that resemble spiders or sea urchins, because their ultra‑thin petals are rolled and curled in all directions. Like the dahlia Hollyhill Spider Woman. These special dahlias give an exotic touch to your garden border and will turn many heads.
Dahlias with special colours
Chick a Dee has truly special colours: this variety actually produces flowers in multiple hues from the same plant! The flowers of Chick A Dee transition from light pink to dark red.
How can a flower grow to be so special?
All dahlias descend from wildflowers in nature. Because breeders began cross‑pollinating them, all kinds of special forms emerged. That’s because the dahlia has unique genes. Since the dahlia mania, many flower growers have rapidly advanced the development of the plant. In 2020, five times as many dahlias were registered in the dahlia register. With thousands of cultivars still not registered. Fortunately we have selected the most beautiful dahlias for you; we offer no fewer than 120 different types of dahlia tubers. So there is something for everyone.
Dahlias come in all kinds of shapes and colours
Dahlias are available in many different shapes and colours. Such as pompon, ball, double‑flowered or single dahlias, decorative and cactus dahlias. They’re wonderful to combine, but even on their own they are very special.
Buying special dahlias
From 1 January to 1 June dahlia tubers are available for sale at FAM Flower Farm. With us you’ll find exclusive, unique and special dahlias that come from our own nursery. In addition you’ll also find tulip bulbs, narcissus bulbs and flower seeds in our assortment.
At checkout you can choose when you’d like the tubers delivered. Want to pot them up early and give them a head start? Then you can receive them in April so they bloom sooner. That way slugs have less chance to eat your special dahlias. If you want to plant them in the garden, you can have them delivered in May. Whatever you choose: with every order you receive our FAM Magazine filled with inspiration and tips as a gift.
Planting special dahlias
Dahlia tubers are also called dahlia bulbs or dahlia flower bulbs, but strictly speaking ‘dahlia bulbs’ is not correct. A tuber grows multiple shoots and a bulb only one. You can plant dahlias both in pots and in the garden. If you want to pot them, lower dahlias are perfect and taller dahlia varieties are ideal cut flowers for cutting gardens.
When to plant dahlia tubers?
Dahlias originate from Mexico. Because they love warmth, dahlias are true summer bloomers. The advantage of planting dahlia tubers is that they grow in almost any soil type. It is important that the soil is not too dry and drains well. Plant the tuber between mid‑May and mid‑June and about 2 cm below the surface. This way the tuber feels the warmth of the sun.
Caring for dahlias
Dahlias don’t need intensive care, as long as you don’t forget to water them when it’s regularly dry. If you have taller dahlias, we recommend supporting them so they stay upright in strong wind. You can also pinch your special dahlias to encourage more flowering.
Special dahlias bloom from July until the first night frost in October or November. Unfortunately most dahlias only last one season. The tubers will not survive freezing temperatures. If you want to keep them you must lift them from the ground before frost. Read here more about overwintering dahlias.
Want to learn more about dahlia tubers? Read our blogs:
- Advance dahlias by potting them in March/April
- How do I plant dahlias in pots?
- How to make a dried flower bouquet
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