Dark Dahlia

Another one from the formal garden of Endicott Park

Beautifully done with the leaf adding the finishing touch.

What a gorgeous slice of a gorgeous Dahlia.

And here is the full photo…such a pretty color. I do love the Dinnerplate Dahlias!

A lush and lovely banner!

Beautiful! And I agree with Fleur--the leaf makes a nice touch!

@Zoia beautiful! do you have to stake those to keep from
Breaking?

Beautiful shade of purple....nice contrast of form & color with the foliage, too.
Makes a perfect banner.

It's interesting that such a narrow slice that includes just enough of the leaves, and just enough of the center of the bloom with its unopened petals, can reveal the unmistakable character of a dahlia. Beautiful banner, Zoia.

Gigi, sadly not my Dinnerplate! I used to grow them but got tired of digging them in the Fall only to lose half of them inside over the winter. But they are very strong! They generally don't need staking. I spotted that one at a formal garden in Danvers MA

Yes same here! I used to grow them and they get soo tall. and with the strong winds and they break.

I grew mine in 5 gal plastic pots this year, and then put them
in the garage for the winter. Same for my tree lilies.
So far, so good.