Dahlias are flowers at their peak from summer through autumn.

Cut dahlias are available year-round, so they can be enjoyed in every season.
But at Little, our favorite dahlias are those of summer and autumn.

During winter, dahlias arrive from growers in Kochi and Aichi.
As the weather warms, production shifts north to Nagano and Akita — a practice known in Japan as “relay cultivation.”

This year, the summer dahlia season has already begun, and the dahlias from Aoki Village in Nagano are looking especially beautiful.

What makes Aoki Village dahlias so special is their size.

Round and slightly smaller than many standard varieties, they are perfectly suited for everyday enjoyment at home.
Not too large, not too small.

Their beautifully rounded, pompon-like blooms are also less prone to damage, making them surprisingly durable.

This season brings an abundance of new varieties, each one charming in its own way.

In fact, dahlias at their peak season often last longer than people expect.
Summer and autumn are truly the best time to experience them at their finest.

Early summer dahlias.
Midsummer dahlias.
Late autumn dahlias.

Even from the same grower, the colors change subtly throughout the season.

That ongoing transformation is one of the great joys of Aoki Village dahlias.

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