This past Sunday I had a chance to see the 2018 American Dahlia Society National Show at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. I have never seen so many spectacular dahlias in one place at the same time. At first glance, the combination of colors and shapes was overwhelming. Once I started examining specific flowers, all of sudden it was easy to compose beautiful photographs. I thought I’d share some of my photos of these amazing dahlias with you today.
Bargalay Blush Dahlia
Bargalay Blush Dahlia © 2018 Patty Hankins
Clyde’s Choice Dahlia
Clyde’s Choice Dahlia © 2018 Patty Hankins
Mango Madness Dahlia
Mango Madness Dahlia © 2018 Patty Hankins
Alloway Candy Dahlia
Alloway Candy Dahlia © 2018 Patty Hankins
Hollyhill Pinkie Dahlia
Hollyhill Pinkie Dahlia © 2018 Patty Hankins
Woodland Wildthings Dahlia
Woodland Wildthings Dahlia © 2018 Patty Hankins
Peanut Brittle Dahlia
Peanut Brittle Dahlia © 2018 Patty Hankins
If you like dahlias, and ever have the chance to see one of the American Dahlia Society National shows, I highly recommend visiting it. You will see some amazing flowers. I’m definitely going to keep an eye out to see when the show comes back to this part of the country again.