Giant dahlia

Photos above © QuiltsByAmishSpiritWhat beautiful quilting (Free tutorials)! I found it on Pinterest...This quilt is one of the most requested by simple craftsmen for the most experienced and a little

Four Acre Farm on Instagram: “Fairway Pilot is the name of this giant dinnerplate dahlia. It is by far the largest bloom I’ve grown! #dinnerplatedahlia #flowerfarm…”

As promised, we're back this week with a look at what some may call the "grande dame" of dahlias, the dinner plate dahlia! Although it's a relatively recent variety, it's size commands attention and respect.Blooms can range from 8 to 14 inches in diameter. Behold (placing children next to them seems to be a favorite way to show off size):

Dahlia Advance - Common name: Dinner Plate Dahlia - The giant blooms, up to 12", of Dahlia Advance soften the garden with pastel hues of buttery yellow and creamy pink. In vases or the garden, the exquisite blossoms of Dahlias simply cannot be ignored. Their bursts of colorful flowers provide months of summertime color. *NOTE: Bulbs will need to be lifted in fall in zones 3-7.

This pattern consists of four versions of the Giant Dahlia quilt and the pattern is available in three sizes. It's gentle curves are quick to piece by either hand..

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