When Autumn arrives, the dahlia's in our garden start taking on wonderfully whimsical persona's that seem to fit the season so perfectly...it's one of my favorite fall floral happenings.
Whether left on their stems or cut, their petals soften and flow into fluid-like movement as they delicately languish towards winter (my that's poetic).
I love when a flower fades so beautifully...I don't think many do really.
Hydrangea's come to mind...can you think of any others?
I'm so thankful for the longevity of these happy, fun loving, summer state fair show offs, and their ability to transform into such uniquely beautiful, dramatic fall blossoms. This extended talent allows me to enjoy their company just a bit longer, before the inevitable winter parting must occur...until we see each other again next year of course!
When Autumn arrives, the dahlia's in our garden start taking on wonderfully whimsical persona's that seem to fit the season so perfectly...it's one of my favorite fall floral happenings.
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22 comments:
Very pretty!
Hello Jessica:
In our gardening days, Dahlias were a firm favourite with us too. Such dramatic shapes and colours at the end of the gardening year, just like a last show of fireworks. And how pretty yours look to be and how beautifully you describe them.
So beautiful, Jessica
Such a spectacular show of colour and I love how you describe how the flower fades. A good question on which flowers fade beautifully! I loved dried roses, I suppose that is a fading.
Helen xx
Linnea...Thank you! I wonder, are Dahlia's popular in your country? xo
Jane&Lance...It's so nice to have you back! I'm sure your Dahlia's and their placement in your garden were just beautiful, and you're so right, they *are* like a show of fireworks, so bright and cheery, with a constant celebratory aire! xo
Helen...Thank you, I'm so glad your special *eye* thinks so! You are right about roses...they do fade beautifully, and they stay that way if cared for properly, which dahlia's refuse to do...they aren't the best at being a dried flower, but I do so love them for the show they give on their way out. xo
Dahlia's, hydrangea's and peonies....three of my favourite flowers.
I'm always sad to see flowers fade...I love, love the peachy creamy colour of your dahlia.
Such lovely dahlias, Jessica, and beautifully photographed. Taking the time to appreciate them all the way through to the end of their lifecycle is a good thing to do; we are all so accustomed to never looking beyond the first rush of beauty. I'll think of you as I walk round my garden later to see what is leaving us gracefully.
Victoria...I wish peonies and dahlias could dry like hydrangeas...I think they would make very interesting dried flower arrangements, if only their petals would stay put!
BTW- The 'peachy flower' starts out a bright, sunny yellow...I love it's softened fall color as well. xo
Mise...Thank you so much, and I'd love to know what fading, 'graceful' beauties you come across in your garden...the thought of you looking for them makes me smile. xo
Exquisite photos, Jessica expressing the ephemeral nature of a flower!
I too prefer the muted palette of deadheaded blossoms in the basket.
i just love them jessica... they are such a bright spot in these gray days...
there is a home near mine that has a huge garden filled with dahlias... i love to walk by in awe.... and it certainly is good incentive for me to walk! hope to see you in the morning... xo
Elizabeth...I think it's amazing that such bright flowers can mute into such pretty colors...and not just be all brown and dried out looking...one of nature's little miracles. xo
Pam...We actually got most of our dahlia's from a neighbors down the street who grew them in massive quantities as well, I always walked by their house to admire them too. Once a year they would have dahlia tuber giveaways and we were able to get quite a few...they've passed on now and I feel very blessed to have them.
I'll hopefully see you 'next' morning...I miss you!! xoxo
My father had the most beautiful dahlia's in his garden. I, myself, never had the power to let them grow. But I love their colours and their shape. I am happy you love them also. My husband and I are going to the park in a few moments. Enjoying the colours as well. Love from Geri.
And the card, .......it will come XXX
This is my second year of planting Dahlias and I just love them. I had an experiment last year and left the bulb in the pot and overwintered the pot. It came back this year and beautifully. So I ran out and bought 8 pots worth and will try it again. I love how I can move them all around the yard where the gardens need some color. Yours are lovely! Kit
These are from your garden? They are stunning! I can't believe the vibrant pink colour! I think dramatic is the perfect description for them!
Very beautiful. I admit to liking all flowers in their decline. Tulips, how they bend, for example.
No dahlia's here in Houston unfortunately but they are fabulous. Just saw Pam's tribute to you and hope that your back is healing. Sending you lots of love!!
xo~
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yay! now I can comment. and as someone else recommended, I am also browsing in Firefox, so that might help our problem. You will not believe this, J. I was enroute to your blog in the new browser to see if I could comment when I saw your comment on my blog! great minds, eh? thoughts and hugs to you, friend. donna
Geri...I think it's so wonderful that your father grew and loved dahlia's too, the 'power' must be in your genes somewhere, I'm just sure it is! Hope you and your husband had a lovely time at the park. :)
xoxo
Kit..They're so fun to grow aren't they?! It's nice to know that dahlia's will survive in a pot like that, we've only had ours in the ground, but you've given me something to think about! We've grown them for about fifteen years now and have never tried potting them. xo
Meghan...Thank you, and yes they are! These two are my favorites because of their bright colors...the last one in it's summer state is a very bright yellow, they both look quite stunning together! Thank you so much for visiting! xo
LPC...I learned a florists trick once, to poke a knife through the stem of a tulip to keep it standing up straight and to grow taller...it works, but then you lose the pretty droop...no more poking for me...they actually look more natural when they droop anyway. xo
MorningT...Thank you so much, Pam greatly blessed me with that post, she's such a sweetheart. I'm trying to heal and mend...and stay patient during the process!
I thought dahlia's would love Houston's sun, but maybe too much sun makes them have issues, just as too many gray days here gives them issues. Ours were so late due to the lack of sun this year, it's a miracle they finally showed up.
xoxo
Donna...I'm so glad you finally made it through (silly google)! It was all meant to be, very relieved things are working again.
Thank you so much for the thoughts and hugs...they, and your visit truly mean a lot!! xoxo
You are reminding me Jessica how badly my little garden needs tending right now. Everything needs to be tidied up and organized for winter. Must get my wellies out and get to work!
Brilliant observation and wow, what a pop of colour. I'm afraid we've had snow already! Fun post I really enjoyed that.
Love these beautiful flowers! Beautiful pictures!! I also love all the colors these flowers come in!!! A rainbow of color!
Gorgeous photos! I love the color of those dahlias- so vibrant!
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So lovely - I have very few flowers in my yard but a preponderance of hydrangea. As you say, they deteriorate gracefully and now I have several lovely bouquets of dried flowers.
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