Flowers - Peony & Dahlian

Peonies are popular flowering plants grown in Latvia, where the cool climate with cold winters and warm summers suits them very well. In Latvian gardens, peonies bloom mainly in May and June and are loved for their large, colorful, and fragrant flowers. They grow best in sunny places with well-drained soil and can live for many decades once planted. Latvia is known for having many peony collections and gardens with hundreds of different varieties, and some even grow over 800 types of peonies. These gardens are often visited in late spring when the flowers are in full bloom, making peonies one of the most cherished ornamental plants in the country.

Dahlias are beautiful flowers that can be grown in Latvia, but they need special care because of the cold winters. They originally come from Mexico, a warm country, so in Latvia they are only grown during the summer months. Dahlias bloom from about July to October and grow best in sunny places with rich, well-drained soil. Since they cannot survive freezing temperatures, gardeners dig up the tubers in autumn and store them indoors over winter. In spring, after the last frost, they are planted again outside. Dahlias are popular in Latvian gardens, parks, and flower exhibitions because of their bright colors and variety of shapes.