Varieties of dahlia flower

Small blooms that consist of 2 or 3 rows of somewhat pointed petals

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Petals are tightly woven together to give the appearance of a pompom

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The flower petals are spiny and form a curved star-like shape

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Has large flat petals that surround a ring of smaller petals & a collar

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Produces big plate-sized flowers that grow upto 9-11 inches

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Produces flowers with a single row of petals that have a diameter of 10cm

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The flower petals are spirally curled which gives them a shallow appearance

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Varieties of dahlia flower

Plant these lovely dahlia flowers in your home garden

Small blooms that consist of 2 or 3 rows of somewhat pointed petals

Star dahlia

Petals are tightly woven together to give the appearance of a pompom

Pompom dahlia

The flower petals are spiny and form a curved star-like shape

Cactus dahlia

Has large flat petals that surround a ring of smaller petals & a collar

Collarette dahlia

Produces big plate-sized flowers that grow upto 9-11 inches

Dinnerplate dahlia

Produces flowers with a single row of petals that have a diameter of 10cm

Single Dahlia

The flower petals are spirally curled which gives them a shallow appearance

Waterlily dahlia

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