19.08.2025 - 14.09.2025 Dahlias are blooming in the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus! Dahlias are beautiful flowers, witnesses of Aztec rituals. Even today, he awakens passion and enchants with his unearthly beauty. The main species of dahlias grow in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. The collection of dahlias of the Central Botanical Garden began to form in 1955. Today it has about 200 varieties belonging to 12 garden groups. Among them: Simple and anemone-shaped Collared and nymphal Decorative and spherical Pompom and cactus Peony- shaped and chrysanthemum- shaped Fringed and semi-tufted Decorative dahlias are the real pride of the collection. Their inflorescences are striking in a variety of shades: from delicate pink to fiery orange, with exquisite color transitions. Special attention should be paid to: Mingus Tony with mottled coloring Contrast and Tartan are true masters of the two—color palette Kelvin Floodlight and Otto's Thrill with Giant Inflorescences The collection includes dahlias of all sizes, from graceful dwarfs to majestic giants. You will see: Miniature Purpinca and Topmix Yellow A luxurious Gallery series with large double inflorescences A bright Kochelsee from the globular group A delicate Evelyn with a purple tint Spectacular cactus varieties: Stephanie, Calypso and Nuit de Ete The special pride of the collection is 10 varieties of its own selection, among which: Native Kut Anastasia Slutskaya Khatyn Alarm The Tiara Danchik Interesting facts: In the mythology of the Aztecs, this flower occupies an honorable place as a ceremonial plant. The Russian name "dahlia" was given to the flower in 1803 by the name of St. Petersburg academician, geographer, botanist and ethnographer Johann Georgi. The Native American names of the dahlia have been preserved – "kokoxoch", which means "hollow stems", and "akokotli", which translates as "water pipe". The wild type of dahlias reached a height of six meters. It is believed that the Indians used the plant as a water pipe. The ancient Aztecs used dahlia tubers for food because they contain inulin, a starch–like substance.
