The First (Dahlia) Cut Is the Deepest (The Second Cut, Too) - Mixed Dahlia Arrangement - July 2026
Another day and even more dahlias cut off their stems. And, these are cut deeply as the experts suggest one does early (is it still early in the dahlia-growing season??) for more prolific-blooming plants later in the year. *Cue the Sheryl Crow* This mixed dahlia arrangement (below) includes Ivanetti, Wizard of Oz, my first Great Silence (decorative) dahlia and the two semi-cactus/cactus "surprise" dahlias. A dark one and a bubble gum pink one. This is (maybe?) my tallest set of dahlia cut flowers in a vase since I've grown them. There are also a significant number of buds that came with those long stems. Here, below, is a closer look at the first Great Silence Decorative Dahlia . This one is mostly uniform in color with a pink/peach hue. I bought two Great Silence tubers back in November of last year. And, put them through my usual Spring dahlia program (starting them indoors in pots, moving them outoors) and planted two Great Silen...