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Author: Elina Neustroeva
Why do we love dahlias?
Dahlias are one of the most beloved flowers among gardeners and florists, and here are some reasons why they are so prized:
1. Variety of shapes and colors
Dahlias amaze with their diversity. They can be double, semi-double, spherical, cactus-shaped and many other forms. The color palette includes almost all shades, which makes them universal for any garden or bouquet.
2. Long flowering
Dahlias delight with flowers from mid-summer until the first frosts. They fill the garden with bright colors when many other plants have already finished blooming.
3. Easy to care for
Although dahlias require some attention, they are not too difficult to grow. Gardeners love them for their ability to adapt to different conditions with the right care.
4. Decorativeness
Dahlias decorate not only the garden, but also the home. They look great in bouquets and compositions, stand well in water and are suitable for a variety of stylistic solutions.
5. Symbolism
Dahlias are associated with gratitude, grace and change. They are often given as gifts as a symbol of respect and admiration.
6. Reproduction and collecting
Dahlias are easily propagated by tubers, which makes them popular among collectors. Every year you can find new varieties and add to your collections.
Dahlias are a combination of beauty, sophistication and practicality, which is why they are so loved in gardens and floristry.
Daffodils - harvesting and care
Each spring, daffodils return to our gardens heralding the arrival of spring.
Over the years I have learned a lot about these unpretentious, spring flowers and would like to share my experience with you. I will mainly talk about cutting and care of cut flowers.
As you know, daffodils are not actually cut, they are pulled from the bulbs. You take them by the stem right at the base of the bulb and pull them out, although the process is still called "cutting". You take them by the stem right at the base of the bulb and pull them out. This process is still called "cutting".
The best time to harvest is early morning or late evening. When the weather is cool but dry and the sky is overcast, I also harvest daffodils during the day. On the other hand, if the flowers are cut in rainy weather, after watering, or even in hot sunny weather, they fade very quickly.
You may also notice a slimy sap coming out of their stems. This sap can cause skin irritation. This is why it is best to wear gardening gloves when cutting.
When I cut the flowers, I hold them cut side up so that the flower juice doesn't run out. This keeps the flowers fresher for longer.
The flowers are cut when their heads resemble so-called "goose heads". In my experience, such flowers can stay in a vase for up to two weeks.
I also like to cut semi-open and fully open daffodils. However, they don't live as long in a vase.
I avoid placing vases with cut flowers in direct sunlight.
DAFFODILS IN COMPOSITION WITH OTHER FLOWERS
Daffodil juice contains poisonous substances that other flowers cannot tolerate.
Freshly cut flowers are separately placed in cold water for 3-4 hours. This hardens the cuttings and stops sap production.
After this treatment, you can combine daffodils with other flowers without problems, but only if you do not cut their stems again afterwards.
Honestly, I don't like to mix daffodils with other flowers. Instead, I change the water and wash the stems every day. Every other day I shorten them a bit, which freshens up the cut.
Even if you already know a lot about daffodils, I hope you still found something useful for you. I would love it if you could also leave a comment and give me more tips.
Moments of Spring
Hyacinths! A joy to the eyes! Their sweet scent attracts so many different insects.
And here are the curly heads of Tête Bouclé greeting spring.
Here are more daffodils on the way!
The shy tulips are about to burst into bright colours!
Cosmos. Summer - Fall 2021
Cosmos are one of the most beautiful summer flowering plants with delicate flowers. Cosmos blooms begin in July and often continue until October, with large basket-shaped flowers often visited by bees and butterflies.
