Dahlia
DahliaChildrenSkin irritant
PetsMild upset
CareDelicate
SeasonJuly to November.SummerAutumn
Good taste and elegance
Dahlias come in many forms, from tight pompon balls to large open blooms. Their season is summer and autumn.
Children: Not poisonous, but handling it may irritate sensitive skin. Wash your hands after arranging it.
Pets: Causes a mild stomach upset and mild skin irritation in pets.
| Meaning | Good taste and elegance |
|---|---|
| Children | Skin irritant |
| Pets | Mild upset |
| Vase life | 4 – 10 days |
| Scent | No scent |
| Available | July to November. |
How to care for it
- Buy them almost fully open; the buds hardly open after cutting.
- Re-cut and change the water every couple of days; hollow stems wilt easily.
- Florist trick: stand freshly cut ends in just-boiled water until it cools, then move to cool water.
Did you know? The Aztecs grew dahlias for their edible tubers as well as their flowers.
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PeonySources: Child safety from UC ANR · Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants and National Capital Poison Center; pet safety from ASPCA; vase life and season from Floralife; meanings from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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