Dahlias- LR9A1664-1
Dahlias, part of the Asteraceae family, are native to Mexico and South America.
Although the exact origin of the name is not clear, many believe that it was named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl by the director of the Royal Gardens in Madrid, Antonio José Cavanilles.
There were even earlier reports that Swedish taxonomist and botanist Carl Linnaeus named the plant, but many opposed the idea as he died before the genus Dahlia was ever named.
Dahlias are also known as the Valley Flower because the word “Dahl” is similar in sound to the Swedish equivalent of “Valley.” Moreover, other gardeners refer to these flowers as the “Queen of the Autumn Garden” because they bloom longer than many other garden plants.
Dahlia flowers play an essential role in the history and culture of many countries. Garden Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) is Mexico’s national flower. In the USA, the dahlia is the official flower of Seattle and the official flower of San Francisco.
Dahlias are the official birth flower for August, although other traditions recognize them as the November birth month flower instead.
Dahlia flowers hold different symbolism depending on their colors. Generally, these summer-blooming and vivid flowers symbolize elegance, inner strength, change, creativity, and dignity.
Though most of the symbolism is positive, dahlias still carry a few negative connotations, including betrayal, dishonesty, and instability.
During the Victorian era, dahlia flowers symbolized a lasting bond and lifelong commitment between two people. Presently, these blooms are a commemoration of something new, like joining a new religion or trying a new habit.
Moreover, this beautiful flower is often perceived as a symbol of diversity since its petals appear to fit perfectly into the whole head.
Dahlias- LR9A1664-1
Dahlias, part of the Asteraceae family, are native to Mexico and South America.
Although the exact origin of the name is not clear, many believe that it was named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl by the director of the Royal Gardens in Madrid, Antonio José Cavanilles.
There were even earlier reports that Swedish taxonomist and botanist Carl Linnaeus named the plant, but many opposed the idea as he died before the genus Dahlia was ever named.
Dahlias are also known as the Valley Flower because the word “Dahl” is similar in sound to the Swedish equivalent of “Valley.” Moreover, other gardeners refer to these flowers as the “Queen of the Autumn Garden” because they bloom longer than many other garden plants.
Dahlia flowers play an essential role in the history and culture of many countries. Garden Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) is Mexico’s national flower. In the USA, the dahlia is the official flower of Seattle and the official flower of San Francisco.
Dahlias are the official birth flower for August, although other traditions recognize them as the November birth month flower instead.
Dahlia flowers hold different symbolism depending on their colors. Generally, these summer-blooming and vivid flowers symbolize elegance, inner strength, change, creativity, and dignity.
Though most of the symbolism is positive, dahlias still carry a few negative connotations, including betrayal, dishonesty, and instability.
During the Victorian era, dahlia flowers symbolized a lasting bond and lifelong commitment between two people. Presently, these blooms are a commemoration of something new, like joining a new religion or trying a new habit.
Moreover, this beautiful flower is often perceived as a symbol of diversity since its petals appear to fit perfectly into the whole head.