Dahlia photo Album

This is Amy's Star and is classed as an Orchid dahlia.  I have never grown this type before and did not know what to expect never having even seen a photograph of Orchid dahlias.

Dahlias are divided into several catagories the main ones are:-

GIANT - flowered dahlias, usually over 254 mm. (10in.) in diameter.

LARGE - flowered dahlias, usually between 203 mm. (8in.) and 254 mm. (10in.) in diameter.

MEDIUM - flowered dahlias, usually between 152 mm. (6in.) and 203 mm. (8in.) in diameter.

SMALL - flowered dahlias, usually between 102 mm. (4in.) and 152 mm. (6in.) in diameter.

MINIATURE - flowered dahlias, not usually exceeding 102 mm. (4in.) in diameter.

POMPON - dahlias - not exceeding 52 mm. (2in.) in diameter.

MISCELLANEOUS - Bedding, Collerette and Waterlily dahlias.

Each group can be sub divided into cactus dahlias,  semi-cactus dahlias, decorative dahlias, small and miniature ball type dahlias.

In the United Kingdom dahlias are checked for size by the use of rings which are supplied by the National Dahlia Society (see Index).  The photo shows a bloom of Peach Cupid being checked to see if it conforms to being classed as a miniature.  As can be clearly seen this bloom would pass the test with flying colours.  In a multi vase exhibit if one bloom in the entry touches the ring then the whole exhibit is disqualified as being