dahlia

Gardeners are sharing photos of flowers still in bloom, listing zinnias, black dianthus, cactus dahlias and sunflowers among the highlights. The posts celebrate a late-season garden that continues to flower, with hobbyists swapping notes on what is thriving and enjoying the colours in their outdoor spaces.

Photographers are sharing close-up images of dahlias, the third in a series, tagged under nature and photography communities. The flower shots are drawing likes and replies as summer and autumn gardens reach peak dahlia season, with readers praising the colours and detail in the blossoms.