It's that time of year again where we start thinking about what flowers to plant in our gardens. There are so many different varieties you could choose from, but I thought it might be helpful to list some of my favorite ones starting with the letter D.
Daffodil
Daffodils are one of my favorite flowers to grow. They require less maintenance than some other plants and the bright yellow color is sure to liven up any space around your house.
Dahlia
Dahlias are easy to grow and come in a huge variety of colors. They can be grown indoors or out, and they require very little maintenance.
Daisy
Most people think that daisies are a weed, but I actually like them quite a bit. They grow as the kind of clumps in fields or ditches and have white petals with yellow centers. Probably not the best-looking flowers out there, but they'll brighten up any space.
Daphne
You might not know this, but daphne is actually a genus of evergreen shrubs that includes about 150 different plants. The flowers themselves are small and white with a yellow center, and they can be used in floral arrangements or just to brighten up your garden during the season when other winter-themed flora like heather aren't blooming.
Day Lily
The day lily is actually a perennial, but it's only the flowers that are seen during the warmer months of spring, summer, and early fall. I've never personally grown them myself, but they're very easy to grow from seed and can be transplanted in or out as needed. They're related to the calla lily so have a similar appearance, but the day lily is more of a yellowish color.
Delphinium
This is probably one of my favorite flowers to look at. There are a few different varieties, but the most common are the taller ones with blue-purple petals and spiky yellow stylized flowers in the middle. They also have a long stem that allows you to cut them down for arrangements or bouquets without killing the entire plant.
Desert Rose
The desert rose is one of those flowers that measure its beauty in terms of how little maintenance it needs. It's a succulent that requires very little water and can be used either indoors or outdoors. The flower has long, narrow petals with an orange center and usually grows to about four feet high by two feet wide.
Dianella
If you're looking for a plant that requires very little maintenance and is easy to grow, then the Dianella might be perfect for you. It only grows about four feet high and has yellow flowers with green leaves on it. The plant doesn't require much water but will die if left out in freezing temperatures.
Dianthus
If you're looking for a small but beautiful flowering plant then the Dianthus is perfect. Not only do they require little maintenance, but they're also easy to grow from seed or cuttings (as long as you keep them in a warm environment) and are fairly inexpensive.
Diascia
While the diascia plant is not a flower, it's still beautiful in its own way. Diascia plants have small white flowers with orange or green centers that can be cut and used for floral arrangements. They require very little maintenance and are extremely hardy meaning they're great to grow inside if you don't have much space outside.
Dichondra
The dichondra plant doesn't look like much, but it's actually an excellent ground cover for slopes or hills. It has small white flowers with a yellow center that grow in summer and fall.
Dietes
I'm sure most of us have seen the Dietes flowers, but that's because they're very easy to grow. They're actually quite common and are commonly used as hedges or borders in gardens. The plants grow about five feet high and have large purple or yellow flowers on them.
Dutch Iris
Without a doubt, the Dutch Iris is one of my favorite flowers to grow. Not only do they look beautiful in arrangements or bouquets, but you can also use them as cuttings and replant them in other soil areas for more plants. The plant itself grows about four feet high and has tall green leaves with blue petals that have yellow around the middle.
We hope we’ve listed all the flowers that start with D but if there are any missing, please let us know in the comments. There is a lot of diversity when it comes to flower names and color combinations so don’t be afraid to get creative! If you have any favorite varieties or colors, share them below. Do you grow any of these flowers? What has been your experience planting different kinds? Let us know in the comments below for our next blog post on gardening tips from experts.