Joy of Dahlias

The dahlia, a flower that was once thought of as old-fashioned, has surged in popularity over the past few years due to the development of new varieties and an uptick in appreciation from Royals and celebrities. They appear in a broad spectrum of beautiful colours and eccentric shapes, and thanks to their long flowering time they are garden crop favourites. This inspirational book explores every aspect of the dahlia from its history to its sustainable cultivation. AUTHORS: Katja Staring is a journalist, publicist and nature-lover. On her Instagram page DailyGreenspiration, she posts about sustainable gardening. Linda van der Slot and Marlies Weijers are the owners of the FAM Flower Farm, an internationally known Dutch plant nursery where dahlia bulbs grow. SELLING POINTS: . The ideal gift book on this flower that has seen a rise in popularity, illustrated with beautiful colour photographs . The ultimate book for every flower lover . "Dahlias have enriched my life. By making this book, I want to share my passion and show how versatile and special dahlias really are;" - Marlies Weijers . "Everyone is capable of letting dahlias flower. And what we love the most is spreading the love for flowers with #spreadtheloveforflowers." - Linda van der Slot 200 colour images