Flower breeder Peter Mason said social media's pursuit of perfection suits the dahlia. "The big draw drawcard is their geometric perfection," he said. "They are very luminous. There's a sparkle to ...

These flowers require some loving care ... you can add to the garden to lure pests, since it will draw Japanese beetles away from the dahlias. In zones 10 to 11, you can grow geraniums as tender ...