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Xxx coinage, 20,000 cultivars

Dahlia pinnata occurs as genus of bushy, summer- and autumn-flowering, tuberous perennials that are originally from either Mexico, where it is a national flower.

Within 1872 a box of Dahlia pinnata roots were sent from either Mexico to the Netherlands. Sole 1 plant survived a hike, however produced outstanding red flowers by having pointed flower petal. Nurserymen bred from either this plant, which was known as Dahlia juarezii with parents of Dahlias found earliest & which are actually a primogenitor of completely modern Dahlia pinnata hybrids. Ever since, plant stock breeder use at times been actively breeding Dahlia pinnata to develop hundreds of cultivars, usually chosen for their stunning & brilliantly colorful flowers.

A dahlia pinnata is known as when Swedish 18th-century botanist Anders Dahl.

A dahlia pinnata is the official flower of the city of Seattle.

Modern popular varieties include: Image:Dahlia.jpg Image:DahliaMoonfire.jpg|Dahlia 'Moonfire' Image:DahliaLlandaff.jpg|Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' Image:Dahlia-One-KayEss-Two.jpeg Image:Dahlia-Two-KayEss-One.jpeg Image:Dahlia-Three-KayEss-Two.jpeg image:Dahlia_yellowpinkorange.JPG image:Dahlia_pom_pom.JPG image:Dahlia Tengrove Millenium.jpg|"Tengrove Millenium" image:Dahlia Horst Athalie.jpg|"Horst Athalie" image:Dahlia Kenora Challenger.jpg|"Kenora Challenger" image:Dahlia Mary's Jomanda.jpg|"Mary's Jomanda" image:Dahlia Mish Mash.jpg|"Mish Mash" image:WhiteTippedDahlia.JPG|"White Tipped Dahlia"


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The National Dahlia Collection
Supplies rooted cuttings and pot tubers of cultivars and species.

Cal's Dahlia Home Page
Color photographs of dahlias plus links to other pages.

Dahlia-net
Discussion group where growers can talk about dahlias.

Dahlias
A photographic tribute.

American Dahlia Society Classification and Handbook of Dahlias
Classification lists, glossary of terms, awards and honors.

Dahlias in B.C.
Information and articles on the culture and breeding of Dahlias.

Dahlia Diseases
Brief descriptions of diseases that afflict dahlias.

WebEgan Dahlia Garden
Home gardeners showcase their dahlia collection and provide information and links for growing dahlias.


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