Flowers truly are Mother Nature’s most colorful artwork; it’s as if she took a canvas of all the colors of the rainbow, and painted the landscape of the Earth. In Oregon, tulips and peonies are popular, as of course, are roses, the fanciful flower for which Rose City is named. Dahlias, though, are a bit of a floral dark horse; these whimsical, petal-packed flowers bloom in a variety of colors all throughout the summer and into the autumn. Here in Oregon, Swan Island Dahlias is a flourishing flower farm that’s like something from a dream; come and visit this Canby treasure and you’ll see what we mean.
If you don’t believe in miracles, then we recommend heading up to Canby, Oregon, between the spring and summer. Because each year, a transformation occurs at Swan Island Dahlias that’s nothing short of miraculous.
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This is the flower field in February…
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…and here it is, six months later. Talk about a transformation!
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A family-owned and operated business for nearly a century, Swan Island Dahlias is the largest dahlia grower in the U.S.
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Each year, the farm’s 40 acres shine bright with the bold orange, bright pink, and golden yellow hues of thousands and thousands of dazzling dahlias.
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The bloom’s peak coincides with the annual Dahlia Festival, which typically takes place the last week in August and first week in September. It’s a perennial favorite, and a must-visit festival in the Beaver State.
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Swan Island Dahlias cultivates and grows 370 different varieties of dahlias, and the result is nothing short of magical. Walking into this flower farm in Oregon feels a bit like entering the Land of Oz, minus the wicked witches and flying monkeys.
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If you feel inspired to take some of this beauty home with you, you can! In addition to fresh-picked flowers available at the farm’s market, Swan Island sells seeds, planters, and everything you need to grow a thriving dahlia garden at home.
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However, even though you can create your own at-home dahlia garden, there’s something incomparably magical about experiencing Swan Island Dahlias in person.
Swan Island Dahlias For hours, Dahlia Festival information, and directions, visit the Swan Island Dahlia website.
Have you visited this glorious flower farm in Oregon before? Did you purchase any fresh-picked flowers from their stand? Swan Island Dahlias really is one of the most beguiling and beautiful places in Oregon!
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For hours, Dahlia Festival information, and directions, visit the Swan Island Dahlia website.
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Address: Swan Island Dahlias, 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013, USA
