More Dahlias In Bloom - Milena Fleur, Creme de Cognac, Blue Wish, Burlesca, Pooh and More - July 2026
Even more varieties (and types) of dahlias are beginning to bloom in the various planting pockets around the front, side and back yard. I'll start with some new (meaning...first time blooming *this year*) and then move on to some ones that I've cut previously this season. First up is my favorite dahlia: Milena Fleur. The very first bloom opened up. This was the dahlia that made me plant dahlias. I should have planted MORE of these plants. Next is Pooh. A collarette dahlia that I grew last year and was a prolific tuber-grower. I divided two plants into 17 different tubers that I started in pots. 2 to 17. This first bloom might be the best Pooh Dahlia bloom that I've ever grown. It has a color-quality to it that is DIFFERENT than last year. Pooh Collarette Dahlia - Red, yellow and white petals in bloom. Now, moving on to the dahlia blooms that I've cut and posted photos of from earlier in July. First up is this ...