Flower crush: in praise of the dahlia

Dahlias are the darling of the floristry scene right now and we’re nuts for the way this big-headed beauty dominates a bunch – for all the right reasons.

We love a dahlia because… well, they’re cheerful! Old fashioned softness combines with a star burst of row-upon-row angular geometry to produce the best of Mother Nature’s creativity. Oh, and it comes in pink.

They are big babies #dahlia #thattimeofyear #events #colourlove #thestudiobyfleur

According to the language of flowers, Dahlia stands for dignity and staying graceful under pressure, especially in challenging situations. Notwithstanding the high profile life that comes with being the national flower of Mexico, it is just as happy strapped to a stake in your neighbour’s front garden as it is in a blushing bridal bouquet.

Simple blooms in cheerful colours...

Dahlias from the picking garden. #dahlia #dahlias #flowers #dahliaflower #dahlialove #cutflowers #garden #gardening #gardendesigner #gardengraphix #dahliaflowers #dahliaobsession #love #picoftheday #flowerphotography #photography

A focal sensation in a seriously elegant bridal bunch...

flowers and a babe, shot by the wonderful @jamesbennettphoto for @whitemagazine dress by the incredible @kwhbridal Mabel dress

some of my favourite things with @thestylepalettestudio and @beardeerfox

Straight from a Sydney market garden...

Mao @polito_flower_farms harvesting the dahlias - so much time - care + hardwork is invested by the growers and their teams to bring the flowers to the flower markets 🌷🌸🌻🍃 #forflowerlovers #politoflowers #dsfloral #flowerfarms #dahlias #australia

Drama, drama, drama, in the arms of a florist...

dahlia season is winding down, I'll miss these elegant beauties

Making a comeback, according to Sydney florist Holly Hipwell from The Flowerdrum

Whats that darling? #theflowerdrumclub is making a come back?! Watch this space ❤️ #darlingdahlias

People often ask me- whats your favourite flower? I usually reply with a long list! This would have to sit high on my summer favourite flower list - cafe aulait dahlias. Do you have a Summer fave? #favouriteflower #dahlia #tuberose #gardenia #peony #rose #hydrangea #alltheflowers

A dahlia is like your fun best friend – they bring us down to earth and always make everything better.

Monday Markets Pick | Dahlia So many variants in this bloom, the flower heads alone range from as small as 5 centimeters diameter or up to 30 centimeters.. . . . . #floralfacts #mondaymarketpick #floralsubscription #unbunchedsydney #inseasonnow