From their humble origins as a cottage garden staple, dahlias are experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to the power of social media — and James Bond.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articlePamela Armstrong's love affair with the dahlia started when she moved into a new home in Toowoomba.
The flower, a relative of the sunflower and daisy, is enjoying a revival Ms Armstrong puts down to its perfect form. "They were big in the 1950s – I remember my grandparents had them — and right now we're coming into a peak of dahlia popularity."
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