Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias: A Guide to Growing and Arranging Magnificent Blooms (Floret Farms X Chronicle Books)

Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias: A Guide to Growing and Arranging Magnificent Blooms is a guide to growing, harvesting and arranging dahlia blooms by farmer-florist Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm and a New York Times bestselling author. Drawing on her experience as a flower farmer and floral designer, Benzakein shares practical information on cultivating dahlias and using them in arrangements.

The book explores the breadth of dahlias, highlighting their range of colours, sizes and forms. It also sets out a clear approach to understanding varieties, with photography and descriptions designed to support selection and planning for different garden spaces and preferences.

Key details

• Guide to growing, harvesting and arranging dahlias
• Written by Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm
• Includes advice on planting, harvesting and arranging garden-fresh dahlias
• Provides an overview of the dahlia classification system
• Features an A–Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties
• Includes step-by-step instructions for designing dahlia bouquets

Synopsis

World-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein presents a detailed guide to dahlias, covering how to grow and cultivate them and how to arrange them for display. Inside, readers will find expert guidance on planting and harvesting, an accessible overview of classification, and an A–Z directory of more than 350 varieties with photographs and descriptions. Step-by-step bouquet projects complete the book’s focus on bringing garden-grown blooms into arrangements.