A stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and
New York Times
bestselling author Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm.
World-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to growing, cultivating, and arranging gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements.
In these pages, readers will discover:
Expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias
A simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system
An A–Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties
Step-by-step how-to's for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasion
EXPERT AUTHOR: Erin Benzakein's gorgeous flowers are celebrated throughout the world. Her first book,
Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden
, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award. The follow-up
Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers
is a
bestseller.
LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice,
Discovering Dahlias
is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers.
BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOOK: A beautiful present for Mother's Day and a thoughtful gift for nature lovers, flower enthusiasts, and gardeners, this colorful, flower-forward package pairs perfectly with a bouquet of flowers, seeds, or a vase.
Perfect for:
Fans of gardening, flower arranging, and decorating
Birthday, Mother's Day, housewarming, or hostess gift
Pair with other beautiful items from the Floret Farm collection, including
and
books, as well as
Floret Farm's Garden Journal
,
100 Postcards
Garden Dahlia Notes
, and
Sweet Pea Notes
stationery and gifts
Readers of
Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers
The Flower School
Square Foot Gardening
Flower Color Guide