Flower spotlight: Dahlias!
February 28th, 2009 Posted in Flower Themes, Flower Types, Flower care, Wedding Planning and IdeasDahlais flower is a spring blossom with a full flower normally in very bright in color bushy, decorative globe-shaped flower, the dahlia is a great choice to add a dramatic appearance to flower arrangements. Native from Mexico and found at the gardens of the Aztecs, this bloom became an instant sensation in Europe after being brought by the conquistadors in the 1800’s. Its tubers became intensely sought after, and there are reports of tubers being stolen even from the garden of empresses.
Dahlias represent dignity, elegance and good taste and have become wedding favorites due to its earthy, peppery scent and colorful petals. 
Colors:
Dahlias can be found in many rich colors such as burgundy, burgundy black, pink lavender, dark orange and yellow bicolor, bicolor pink and yellow, hot pink, bicolor red and white, white, yellow and orange. Purple hued dahlias are also available.
Characteristics:
Dahlias are flowers that feature one bloom per stem. The average stem length is 23 to 28 inches, with a head size of 4 inches in diameter.
Ideal delivery date:
These blooms should be delivered two days before the actual event. Flowers are shipped ready to use and require very little preparation upon arrival.
Availability:
Available year round, dahlias tend to be more abundant in summer through early fall.
Packaging:
Fiftyflowers.com offers two very convenient packaging options: 30 and 75 stems.
Flower Care tips:
Dahlias are flowers that need to be hydrated a soon as they are delivered. Cutting the stems under running water is very important. Immediately after cutting, the flowers should be placed in a container filled with fresh, clean water, and stored in a dry, cool place.
Beautiful bulk dahlias can be found at www.Fiftyflowers.com.