How to use dinner plate dahlias in hand tied bouquets

Flower farmer and florist Georgie Newbery of Common Farm Flowers in Somerset creates a huge bouquet using large headed cafe au lait dahlias to demonstrate how you can use large dinner plate dahlias in your bouquets. Enjoy!
If you enjoy the tips and tricks Georgie gives you here, the link to her Buy Me a Coffee page is Here: You can buy me a coffee here www.buymeacoffee.com/COMMONFARM
Georgie offers dahlia workshops both online and at the farm in Somerset.
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If you're booking a place on our workshops the website will ask you to choose a delivery date - any date will do! And if you can't join the session live then you are still very welcome to book as we send the recording and notes of the workshop out to everyone afterwards, so you can download the session and refer back to it as and when you need to.
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[@mmladyg]

You're a magician, Georgie. Clearly you are made for this.

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@shannonwilhelm5320]

Absolutely stunning. Knowledgeable too! Thanks for sharing. My 1st time coming across your video by Google.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Glad it was helpful! and you're very welcome x

[@breazealefarmbloomsbeesand6242]

I just found you!! So glad I did. I am planting my farm now.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Wonderful! x

[@nicozomb1700]

Really nice. A big hug from Bolivia 🙋🏻🙋🏻🙋🏻

[@theflowerfarmer]

Hello Bolivia!

[@irynalange8124]

Thank you very much for very useful tips! Your bouquet is beautiful!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@sheronwilkins9253]

Gorgeous hand tie

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you x

[@katipohl2431]

Breathtaking beauty, you are doing magic.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much 😀 x

[@lesliebehrens7252]

Your creation is lovely🎉just lovely.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much 😊 x

[@janewalster5613]

You make it look so easy that I am encouraged to make bigger bouquets with my dahlias. "Hooking" and "face in"- brilliant!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Go for it x

[@marionharding2421]

Lovely bouquet flowers and tips

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure x

[@LornaSpeakman-tu1kl]

Just a gorgeous boutique

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@holubeckmila3334]

Wow! That was so satisfying to watch 💕

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you 🤗 x

[@cherigreen4471]

This is an amazing bouquet! Your client is going to love 💕 it! Your dahlias are gorgeous!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much! x

[@alisonburgess345]

Oh yes! There's nothing like the sheer beauty of the colour gradients in peachy, pinky dahlias. Gorgeous bouquet.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@yolandapierce4258]

That arrangement is gorgeous! I can't even imagine the cost of something that size.

[@theflowerfarmer]

a merry fortune x

[@celinewesterlund1443]

Absolutely stunning, love love love❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@debjanibhowmick5870]

Gorgeous bouquet!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@karendavidson394]

I just re-watched this and still enjoyed it. I think this was my gateway "drug" to selling bouquets from my "honesty stand" on our farm road. Thanks from coastal 9B zone where we are 65F most of the year.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Really pleased to hear you enjoyed it again! And that you are now selling too - fantastic news! x

[@nic9664]

stunning arrangement Georgie, thank you for being so generous with your knowledge too, i completed the 1 year diploma and this method wasn't mentioned, so very grateful for this demo. , from sunny Devon ;)

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure x

[@janicepilkenton9706]

Wonderful tutorial. Just beautiful.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Glad you like it! x

[@gardengirl7446]

What a work if art!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@pattiohare4280]

Love this bouquet. I grew Dahlias for the first time this year. Cafe Au Lait being one of them. I'm so excited to see my first blooms. Love everything you do Georgie.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Oh I think you will LOVE them! Enjoy them when they arrive x

[@meandmylife3090]

So beautiful! Wow! You are amazing!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you so much!! x

[@everafterflowerfarm]

This was so helpful!

[@theflowerfarmer]

you're welcome x

[@annekeweide1141]

This heads-in thing is really an eye-opener, thank you so much! It's a stunning bouquet!

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure x

[@susandion4405]

Beautiful! I wish I lived closer enough to get your lovely bouquets!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@itsmewende]

"The Dahlia won't mind", but it kills me. I so wish I could be there for Dahlia day, I am diffidently not near you as I live in the states. I do appreciate all you share here, I don't instagram, facebook or any other platform, I'm all in with KZbin.

[@jackieweber3662]

You are adorable and amazing!!! Have learned more in the last 24 hours on flowers, love it!!!! Can't stop watching your videos, need to get to work, hahahhah

[@theflowerfarmer]

welcome to my channel x

[@madonnaschmid7707]

What a fantastic way to support the big heads of the dahlias!! I so appreciate this!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Any time! x

[@GosiaGW]

This arrangement is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this tip. I'm planning to grow cafe au lait next year, but I wasn't sure how to use them. Now I know! :)

[@theflowerfarmer]

Go for it x

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

So pretty!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you! 😊 x

[@maikes8997]

So pretty, thanks for the great tips

[@theflowerfarmer]

pleasure - you're welcome x

[@jancartwright2256]

I cant get enough of your bouquet s

[@theflowerfarmer]

Ah Thankyou x

[@justinewalters8787]

Spectacular!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@maryannburstein6467]

Absolutely gorgeous! It is a very lucky bride that will be picking this beauty up!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@bloomingnut23]

I literally took my dahlia bouquet apart and redid it this way. Looks amazing❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏

[@theflowerfarmer]

Brilliant x

[@RMAMusicMines]

Thanks for teaching us how to set up flowers, keep in touch to see your next video, thanks

[@theflowerfarmer]

👋👋👋

[@jillcochran9794]

Beautiful!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@evelynhess544]

Thank you for your information on using dinner plate dahlias in bouquets! I have always been dissatisfied with how they flopped in my arrangements. I am a novice home gardener and appreciate your advice.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolinehorne6505]

Truly stunning. Xx

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@barryhenson7232]

Beautiful, hadn't thought how to use them in a bouquet but will grow more of them now.. look forward to seeing more of your videos. Jan uk

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thanks so much 😊x

[@dianaford9040]

Whee! Beauteous!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@doinamihai9999]

Gorgeous, Georgie !!! Watching from Ontario,Canada

[@theflowerfarmer]

Hello Ontario!

[@shanlynwebb]

Hand toed bouquet is beautiful. 🤍

[@theflowerfarmer]

🦶👣🐾🦶

[@teresagoins6820]

That is stunning!!!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@debraswank1542]

Thank you so much for this. Just discovered your channel and of course am subscribing. Sending much appreciation from Elkins, West Virginia USA.

[@theflowerfarmer]

You’re welcome - and hello W Virginia x

[@connielynn7236]

Great tip and another gorgeous bouquet!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@sheilaanderson912]

beautiful bouquet!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@NJGardengirl1961]

Thanks for this, Georgie. You are so talented. You grow the most spectacular flowers. So healthy 💐

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@EmmaJaynesGarden]

Amazing! Thank you!! Who knew sedums would be so helpful so glad I've got loads growing on the plot!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

They are vay handy x

[@rosemifsud6617]

Absolutely stunning arrangement ❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@sheelaghomalley3292]

Fantastic demo thank you

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure x

[@ambethk77]

This was SO HELPFUL. Thank you!

[@theflowerfarmer]

my pleasure x

[@nicolewebb1649]

This was such a good tutorial!! Thank you so much!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure x

[@tracymaclean4680]

Really helpful video!! I have struggled with the dinner plate and was going to eliminate it from my future plantings, but not anymore!!Thank you so much Georgie!

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure x

[@dianadiana6746]

This is so helpful. Beautiful Bouquet!

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure x

[@leesonseox6355]

Beautiful arrangement, I love the dahlias 😍

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thank you! 😊 x

[@pallascecile7034]

Quel merveilleux bouquet !!! Bravo à vous !!! Merci de nous faire une telle démonstration, en nous donnant conseils et astuces,... en nous faisant découvrir de magnifiques fleurs ou de superbes variétés.... Merci++++ A Bientôt, Cécile de Bordeaux (France)

[@theflowerfarmer]

Merci a vous! Xxx

[@Mericel1]

Loved this

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@jacintabyline]

Wow! Amazingly beautiful bouquet Georgie! And such a great demonstration. I made my first hand-tied bouquet yesterday and it turned out great. I used freesias, dutch iris, calendula, tulips, anenome's, and green filler from my spring garden. Of course it's nothing on the scale of yours lol. The recipient of your bouquet is one very lucky person. I'm waiting another week to get my dahlias in because this week we are having a last blast from the Antarctic. Brrr... :)

[@theflowerfarmer]

Great - I’ve been planning spring in the tunnel today x

[@kellymcfadden7514]

Lovely!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Pleasure x

[@fiftyfiftylifestyle456]

Loved watching this! Educational and inspiring. xx.

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasures x

[@delightfulgardensbydebbie]

Just purchased one of your books, can’t wait to receive it. What a beautiful arrangement!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Hurray! And Thankyou x

[@yvonnedebruin595]

Gorgeous bouquet, thank you for showing how to use them.😊

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure x

[@coombabaykelpiesltf5494]

Wow!

[@amandadoyle2676]

wow georgie another stunning arrangement and fab advice loving your channel your awesome

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x my pleasure xxx

[@alpinegardeners]

Absolutely glorious I’m going have to start growing dahlias … wonder useful advice thank you Georgie 🌺🌷🌺

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure xxx

[@peggygilbert4659]

So fun! I'm now apartment bound, and no longer have a place for gardening. But I certainly enjoy your garden, and your videos!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Ah Thankyou x

[@chanthywalkabout]

Good video my dear

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@Lindamo135]

So gorgeous I wish you could do my wedding bouquet!

[@theflowerfarmer]

thank you x

[@dorothyhopkins5460]

Just been very brave and cut some of my dahlias😱 Love watching your videos. I think next year I will grow more flowers less veg. Oh how I wish I still lived in Somerset and could do your workshops in person.

[@theflowerfarmer]

Deff worth growing more flowers - maybe see you in one of my online workshops?

[@nelliecarnelos1476]

WOW…. Thank you. Great info.

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure x

[@gardengirl7446]

❤ GENIUS ❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@melindawycoff5627]

Oh, to have one of your bouquets in my condo in downtown Houston every week!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Ah… I’ve never been to Houston x

[@bangladeshilondonvlogger4989]

mashallah very nice and beautiful

[@theflowerfarmer]

Ah Thankyou kindly x

[@margarethairsine8648]

Beautiful bouquet! Fairly new subscriber and I have been enjoying binge watching all your informative videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and cheers from the southern most tip of mainland Canada! xo

[@theflowerfarmer]

My pleasure - and hello Canada! Xx

[@JulieDaviesFlowerStart]

Your video title made me giggle "hand toed bouquet" 🤣

[@theflowerfarmer]

Oops!

[@deborahburgart561]

WOW!!!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! I just started watching your videos and am so enjoying them!!! About hooking the Dahlia on the Sedum head..You can't see the Sedum anymore. Is there some sort of floral pick or mechanic you can use instead? I was just curious. I've never seen such a beautiful bouquet....Stunning! NC, USA!!

[@theflowerfarmer]

glad you enjoy xxx

[@ahavarichardson5426]

I'd love to see the dahlias and you! But I'm in the United Bluff

[@kelseycatherine]

Incredibly helpful. I'm growing my own flowers for my August wedding here in Canada, and growing dahlias, cosmos, snapdragons, plus I have a number of roses in my own gardens. This is very helpful to shape my bouquet! Would you do this for table or bouquets for displays on the ground too?

[@theflowerfarmer]

Glad it was helpful! big dinner plate dahlias work well on their own for table displays and in charge arrangements see some of my other large arrangement dahlia clips from last autumn they should help x

[@seedsofimbolc]

Stunning bouquet! Great advice thank you! I don't see a link to buy you a coffee?

[@theflowerfarmer]

The link is in my bio somewhere at the start of my channel xxx Thankyou x

[@elizabethash4720]

Some people would wire the dahlia. I wonder if you ever use wire ? I myself prefer the way you did it here.😮❤🎉

[@theflowerfarmer]

I only wire buttonholes - I prefer to keep it all ready for the compost heap x

[@elizabethash4720]

@@theflowerfarmer I agree. 🤗

[@TheFragrantBunch]

This is the most useful tip for arranging with dinner plate dahlias! Thank you Georgie as always! I would love to take one of your online workshops. I'm located in the U.S. Would that be a problem?

[@theflowerfarmer]

we have lots of students at our online sessions from all around the world so you'd be very welcome x

[@tommieaustin6532]

That's gorgeous I would love to give that bouguet to Jesus.to tell him thank you for everything and I love him.

[@nicolethijs5428]

I find that dahlia’s don’t keep that well in water. What would you advice? Great tip, the hooking of the dahlia’s!

[@theflowerfarmer]

Cut in cool morning or evening direct into water - good luck x

[@laurencoles6797]

Love all of your bouquets. I grew cafe au lait for the first time last year. All of my blooms were a creamy beige colour I notice yours are more blush pink, I’d love them to be more blush pink. Can I ask what am I doing wrong? ❤

[@theflowerfarmer]

it'll depend slightly on where you got your tubers - dahlias are ruthless reverters to their parents if they can and it's possible that a) cafe au last has a pinker parent (I don't know) and mine are trying to revert and that b) the endless cutting taking and tuber making that they have been through means that wherever you are in the world or whoever you buy from there will be subtle differences in colour along the way x

[@laurencoles6797]

Thanks for the reply. I may try and purchase from a different retailer then and try again this year 😆 I also want some that you’ve mentioned in your videos like the Bracken Ballerina and Dahlia Evanah, they are just so beautiful. Xx

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@laurencoles6797 good luck! x

[@rebeccathomas9804]

P.S. I have tried several times to find the link. It would be my pleasure to buy you a coffee! I see the descriptions, but no link attached. Any more info on this please?

[@theflowerfarmer]

Added! - I hope anyway x

[@dollyperry3020]

Georgie, I'm in the US and I am really wanting some of your UK Dahlia varieties...but I can't find anyone willing to ship them to me. Do you have any ideas how I can get tubers?

[@theflowerfarmer]

I don't think it's allowed xxx

[@mariacarr6665]

var.fyi thrilling

[@theflowerfarmer]

Thankyou x

[@louise9833]

43 stems? :-O

[@theflowerfarmer]

I’m a great stem counter x

[@louise9833]

@@theflowerfarmer It’s a stunning arrangement! 💚🌼 I’ll never be able to make one, because I can’t fit so many stems in my tiny hand…

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@louise9833 try making three posies and tying them together x

[@louise9833]

@@theflowerfarmer Oh! That’s a great idea! Thank you!!🙏😃💚🌱🌼

[@theflowerfarmer]

@@louise9833 my pleasure x

[@stephaniel624]

Wow!!!