Little Book of Dahlias

This delightful celebration of the dahlia reads like a “very smart love letter to cultivating beauty” and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-colour botanical illustrations (Seattle Times).

“Next time you are lucky enough to be someone’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.”—The New York Times

Dahlias are the showboats of the flower world—colourful, flamboyant, and spectacular. They're also one of the most satisfying flowers to grow, with a long season, plentiful blooms, and are adaptable to most climates with proper care. They're very easy to propagate, and can be hybridised. There are numerous dahlia flower forms and more than 50,000 recognised cultivars!

This charming little hardcover book includes:
-60+ full-colour botanical illustrations
-basic botany and history
-everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden (including dividing tubers to propagate more flowers)
-tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers
-quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers

Hardcover