Focal flower
Dahlia
داليا
Dahlia spp.
Geometric, many-petaled late-summer blooms.
- Approximate price
- From SAR 25 / 1 stem
- Vase life
- 4-7 days with proper care
- Availability
- Seasonal
- Fragrance
- None
Drawing & real photo
Compare the colour before designing
Flower drawing in selected colour
In Riyadh, keep flowers cool and away from direct sun or air-conditioning, and refresh the water regularly.
Build with this flowerOrigin & meaning
Usual origin
Netherlands
Meaning
Dignity and elegance.
Stem characteristics
- Head size
- Large, approx. 8-15 cm
- Stem length
- 40-60 cm
- Role in arrangement
- Primary
- Recorded colours
- White, Cream, Blush, Pink, Red, Burgundy, Peach, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Multicolor
Arrangement recommendations
Best uses
- Large statement arrangements
- Luxury bouquets
- Weddings
- Vase arrangements
Flower & greenery pairings
Dinner-plate dahlias make a single-stem statement; smaller ball dahlias mix well with roses and cosmos.
- Rose
- Eucalyptus
- Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)
- Ranunculus
- Cosmos
Suitable palettes & moods
- Classic
- Statement
Care
Stem trimming
Recut the ends at an angle with a clean tool.
Water
Use clean water and keep leaves above the waterline.
Placement
Keep cool, away from direct sunlight and heat.
Water changes
Refresh the water regularly and keep the vase clean.
Recorded varieties
Dinnerplate Dahlia
SAR 25 / 1 stem
20 cm blooms; one is a statement.
Ball Dahlia
SAR 28 / 1 stem
Neat geometric balls; the sturdiest dahlia.
Café au Lait Dahlia
SAR 45 / 1 stem
The famous blush-cream wedding dahlia.
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