: any of a genus (Dahlia) of American tuberous-rooted composite herbs having opposite pinnate leaves and rayed flower heads and including many that are cultivated as ornamentals
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Each Virtuoso® dahlia color offers a different petal shape.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
In early May, the soil has warmed up enough for dahlias.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Flowers like dahlias, roses, and hydrangeas are also vulnerable to grub infestations.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
And tender perennials that would die in a frost — dahlias, geraniums, peppers — can overwinter safely and come back stronger the following spring with an extra month or more of harvesting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
In early May, the soil has warmed up enough for dahlias.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Flowers like dahlias, roses, and hydrangeas are also vulnerable to grub infestations.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
And tender perennials that would die in a frost — dahlias, geraniums, peppers — can overwinter safely and come back stronger the following spring with an extra month or more of harvesting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Dahlia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dahlia. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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