Plop the bulbs in a hole in the ground, cover with soil, give them sunshine, water, and fertilizer, and you'll have drop-dead gorgeous blooms soon. Dahlias are colorful, gorgeous, and impressive. From giant to miniature, dahlias are guaranteed garden show-stoppers. Dahlias come in many colors, including red, pink, orange, yellow, white. Some dahlias are multi-colored, while others are a solid blast of brilliant color.
Dahlias are old.
They are derived from wild plants found growing in Mexico. The first reports of dahlias originated circa 1570-1577. Dahlia seeds arrived in Spain in 1789, and were successfully flowered in 1790. Dahlias need space, particularly if you're growing the giant versions. Dahlias are organized and competitive.