dahlias
Zinnia family members
Dahlias is the plural of dahlia, a flowering plant native to Mexico with showy, layered blooms in nearly every color except blue.
The flowers range from small pompons to dinner-plate-sized specimens.
Dahlias are popular in gardens and arrangements: The dahlias are blooming early this year.
Named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.
Underground plant storage organs
- plantingPlacing seeds in earth
- diggingRemoving earth below
- dividingSeparating into parts
- stakingRisking something valuable
pinching · deadheading · mulching · overwintering · storage · propagation · cuttings · soil
Full of life, intensity
- petalsColored bloom segments
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- gradientRate of change across space
- bicolorHaving two distinct shades
blush · coral · burgundy · sunset · magenta · lavender · crimson · peach
Made of distinct parts
- tuberousHaving fleshy root swellings
- perennialRecurring each year
- MexicoNorth American southern nation
- AztecAncient Mexican civilization
pinnate · foliage · stem · node · crown · florets · ray · disc
Ordered configuration or agreement
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
wedding · florist · market · longevity · display · exhibition · show · competition
tubers
Underground plant storage organs
staking · pinching · deadheading · mulching · overwintering · storage · propagation · cuttings · soil · compost
vibrant
Full of life, intensity
- petalsColored bloom segments
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- gradientRate of change across space
bicolor · blush · coral · burgundy · sunset · magenta · lavender · crimson · peach · ombre
composite
Made of distinct parts
- tuberousHaving fleshy root swellings
- perennialRecurring each year
- MexicoNorth American southern nation
Aztec · pinnate · foliage · stem · node · crown · florets · ray · disc · pollen
arrangement
Ordered configuration or agreement
centerpiece · wedding · florist · market · longevity · display · exhibition · show · competition · prize
dinnerplate
Flat dish for eating
collarette · anemone · ball · decorative · single · orchid · peony · mignon · stellar · formal
- flowersroses, flower, tulips, daisies, lilies
- gardenbed, seeds, bloom, blossom, compost
- Flower Gardeningflower beds, flower bed, garden flowers, annuals, perennials
- floral artbouquet, flower arrangement, flower bouquet, floral display, cut flowers
- flower gardenspetunias, marigolds, tulips, daffodils, roses
- garden plantsazalea, roses, ferns, daffodil, marigolds