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Post by nad4321 on Feb 28, 2015 7:16:58 GMT
Hello everyone,
I am thinking of getting Dahlias (either seattle or procyon or Jean Marie) to plant inside in pots (tubers, not seeds). I was wondering if you know whether there is a difference in size between these two types.
Also, how long does it take to get the first flowers since planting it? As I said, it would be indoors so weather outside shouldnt interfere.
Finally, do you know how many flowers the plant can have at the same time?
Any differences to take into account? I am having a hard time deciding, they are all gorgeous.
Thanks a lot!
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Post by ian on Feb 28, 2015 7:42:14 GMT
Welcome Nad the Dahlias you like and would want to grow inside are all bi colours Jean Marie lilac and white tip and is a medium dec 6-8inch Seattle is yellow and white tip a small dec 4-6inch and Procyon I think is red with white tips and a small 4-6inch. They are all quite large plants. If you want to grow them in pots ok they are eye catching blooms. You may be better trying the Gallery Dahlias they only grow 12-18 inches with a.mass of flowers. They come in many many colours and better suited to pots which could be grown outside better or in a light conservatory. This type of dahlia have a mass of flower throughout the growing season as long as you keep disbudding them. Have a look at Jack Gott's website he has a big selection of dark leaf Dahlias that may suit and Jack has a wealth of knowledge about this type of Dahlia keg-dahlias.co.uk all the very best Nad
from planting they should have signs of flowers in 6-8weeks
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Post by nad4321 on Feb 28, 2015 8:28:49 GMT
Welcome Nad the Dahlias you like and would want to grow inside are all bi colours Jean Marie lilac and white tip and is a medium dec 6-8inch Seattle is yellow and white tip a small dec 4-6inch and Procyon I think is red with white tips and a small 4-6inch. They are all quite large plants. If you want to grow them in pots ok they are eye catching blooms. You may be better trying the Gallery Dahlias they only grow 12-18 inches with a.mass of flowers. They come in many many colours and better suited to pots which could be grown outside better or in a light conservatory. This type of dahlia have a mass of flower throughout the growing season as long as you keep disbudding them. Have a look at Jack Gott's website he has a big selection of dark leaf Dahlias that may suit and Jack has a wealth of knowledge about this type of Dahlia keg-dahlias.co.uk all the very best Nad from planting they should have signs of flowers in 6-8weeks Thanks! So usually you get 1 flower per tuber at a time for these dahlias? |
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Post by Raymond on Feb 28, 2015 8:30:41 GMT
Hi nad4321 I grew Jean Marie last year in my first attempt at dahlias. To be honest I was disappointed in it. I think it will grow too tall for a pot it makes 4 feet easily Also was slower in comparison to others I grew It is a later flowering variety. Not a heavy bloomer either. Pretty Though. If you want a shorter one for a pot Tahiti sunrise was a great dahlia for me and also parc princess. Lots of blooms. Tahiti sunrise a bold bi colour and parc princess a soft pink. As Ian says check out Jack gotts site. Good luck  |
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Post by nad4321 on Feb 28, 2015 8:40:08 GMT
Thanks! Also one question, for the decorative ones, would I need to stake them?
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Post by Raymond on Feb 28, 2015 8:53:12 GMT
Yes. Even indoors they can need support Especially if you go for larger blooms. Three canes around the plant in inverted cone shape and twine around every 12 inches. Staking was one of my biggest Failures.
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Post by Raymond on Feb 28, 2015 8:55:33 GMT
nad4321 please stake when you plant you could skewer the tuber later. Which I did as well !
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Post by nad4321 on Feb 28, 2015 10:54:03 GMT
Thanks to all again!
For the mellody or allegro dahlias, would I need staking in any of those or is it not required?
Thanks again
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Post by Lou78W on Feb 28, 2015 11:39:13 GMT
There are quite a few Dahlia threads on the board, check them out...... |
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Post by nad4321 on Feb 28, 2015 12:53:39 GMT
There are quite a few Dahlia threads on the board, check them out...... Thanks but I dont seem to find any info on Mellody or Gallery dahlias |
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Post by ian on Feb 28, 2015 13:26:49 GMT
Hi Nad, just look up Melody Dahlias there are many different ones the grow approx 2 - 3 foot tall with different formations Gallery Dahlias tend to be a little smaller and better in a pot.
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Post by Lou78W on Feb 28, 2015 15:38:24 GMT
There are quite a few Dahlia threads on the board, check them out...... Thanks but I dont seem to find any info on Mellody or Gallery dahlias Sorry, I meant threads on dahlias in general, if you wanted to find out about general cultivation and/or showing. All (most) of the experts are members here and only to glad to help if they can. If you want info on specifics...well Ian has helped you and you can google too... |
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