Dahlias 2012 season

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,686	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 14, 2012 4:08:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Aug 14, 2012 4:08:35 GMT ;DI bet

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Dahlias 2012 season Aug 18, 2012 16:23:54 GMT

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Post by candyblue on Aug 18, 2012 16:23:54 GMT

Had my first dahlia show today of the season and it was a two day one. We couldn't wait until tomorrow so went back today and was really pleased as got five firsts, two secOnds and a third along with silver and bronze medal and two firsts with my first chrysanths I was so chuffed never expected that! Especially as the best exhibit was the one and only sir alf we have ever grown, that bloom is way ahead of any others growing. I will try and get some Photos on later

lesley Top Member Posts: 9,351	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 18, 2012 17:03:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lesley on Aug 18, 2012 17:03:34 GMT Well done Candyblue that's brilliant news. ;D
	The lady from the sussex coast.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,686	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 18, 2012 17:10:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Aug 18, 2012 17:10:56 GMT great result Candyblue

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 18, 2012 18:12:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on Aug 18, 2012 18:12:11 GMT That is a brilliant result eh, silver and bronze medals. Sir Alf is a cracking Giant Dec.
	Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

dcdahlia Top Member Posts: 693	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 18, 2012 18:13:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dcdahlia on Aug 18, 2012 18:13:03 GMT Well done candyblue . Covers have been put up today.Everything is starting to bud up nicely and I should be showing 2 weeks tomorrow.

candyblue Senior Member Posts: 355	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 18, 2012 19:41:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by candyblue on Aug 18, 2012 19:41:19 GMT Thanks yes we really love Sir Alf abd was especially pleased as we havent been at our best this year and ours are open to the elements

steve2t Senior Member Posts: 312	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 18, 2012 22:31:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steve2t on Aug 18, 2012 22:31:14 GMT Open to the elements? silver and bronze medals? you must be doing a fantastic job in looking after your plants! Well done!!!!

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Dahlias 2012 season Aug 21, 2012 19:07:52 GMT

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Post by steve2t on Aug 21, 2012 19:07:52 GMT

Went to the NWDS show in Lancaster today. I took one flower of a seedling of mine for an opinion. Well, someone thought it was a sport off Jomanda

. I'm going to try and get some cuttings from it asp! (I only had 3 seeds from last year, and 2 germinated!!) If its the only thing I do this year with dahlias, that's OK!

Tel
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Dahlias 2012 season Aug 22, 2012 6:26:21 GMT

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Post by Tel on Aug 22, 2012 6:26:21 GMT

Aug 21, 2012 19:07:52 GMT steve2t said:

Went to the NWDS show in Lancaster today. I took one flower of a seedling of mine for an opinion. Well, someone thought it was a sport off Jomanda

. I'm going to try and get some cuttings from it asp! (I only had 3 seeds from last year, and 2 germinated!!) If its the only thing I do this year with dahlias, that's OK!

How lucky is that, two seedlings and you get a nice one.

My seedlings that have flowered so far have been singles or collarettes. Hoping some of the later ones will be some decorative blooms, fingers crossed. ;D

Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

candyblue Senior Member Posts: 355	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 25, 2012 18:40:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by candyblue on Aug 25, 2012 18:40:22 GMT The allotments looking good now ;D Heres a picture of Sir Alf the other day

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,938	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 25, 2012 19:43:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Aug 25, 2012 19:43:56 GMT You must be very proud Candyblue. The allotment looks fantastic and represents a lot of work. It is quite interesting to see how people handle the dahlias differently.

steve2t Senior Member Posts: 312	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 26, 2012 0:09:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steve2t on Aug 26, 2012 0:09:36 GMT I hope that the weather we had on Saturday misses you. Great allotment Candyblue!

scrumpy Top Member Posts: 1,280	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 26, 2012 6:47:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scrumpy on Aug 26, 2012 6:47:41 GMT That's a nice show. I recognise quite a few...you'll have to list them for us.

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	Dahlias 2012 season Aug 26, 2012 7:21:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on Aug 26, 2012 7:21:16 GMT They are looking great candyblue, the way the plants are supported is unusual, but it works. Have you another show coming up?
	Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

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