Giant Dahlias for an Autumn Wedding

Giant Dahlias 'Frost Nip'

  Giant Dahlias are rather a divisive topic, aren't they? ⁠And they're especially huge this year as heavy August rain has produced whoppers like this!⁠
  I don't grow many as to be honest, they aren't as easy to use in an arrangement. They produce fewer flowers each season, albeit huge ones. Vase life is shorter then many varieties too. ⁠
  But this variety is rather fun (imho) & always makes my list. I love the subtle tones that develop from tawny gold to deep raspberry as the flower matures. I use almost every stem as it blends so well with Autumn themes & they always get a second look at events. ⁠
  These went to an Auchen Castle wedding this week & most were included in the main ceremony area arrangement. These few remained in the bucket when I had finished.⁠
  Too special to throw on the compost heap yet though. The resourceful staff found an extra large vase & arranged them so they could be enjoyed in the entrance hall. ⁠ Maybe I should have put the classic baked bean tin by the side to give a scale of their huge size!

Vase of Giant Dahlias 'Frost Nip'