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Post by Tel on Nov 25, 2011 7:11:12 GMT
Well we have come to the end of another dahlia season. The forum from a dahlia growers point of view has done very well in attracting dahlia growers to the site. For those that show dahlias, everyone has had a successful season at their local shows and DC and Scrumpy at their big shows, Congratulations to everyone on that.  My own personal satisfaction this season on the dahlia scene, after a few nerve wracking months wondering if my advice and timing would be right in helping WF enter her dahlia class at her local show, i was so elated and relived at the same time that between us WF took first place with her dahlias and wiped the smile of certain people faces. ;D |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Nov 25, 2011 7:31:01 GMT
My own personal satisfaction this season on the dahlia scene, after a few nerve wracking months wondering if my advice and timing would be right in helping WF enter her dahlia class at her local show, i was so elated and relived at the same time that between us WF took first place with her dahlias and wiped the smile of certain people faces. ;D I enjoyed it to, I love learning something new. You are a good teacher Tel  |
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Post by sweetpea on Nov 25, 2011 21:26:59 GMT
Tel, I wondered if you have seen the adverts for so called 'hardy' giant dahlias and if so what you think? I looked at the small print and it qualified the 'hardy' bit by saying 'They can be hardy if planted in a sheltered sunny spot.' They are all cactus or semi cactus varieties and the 'Giant' part refers to their ultimate height not the bloom  Grow to 4' - 4 1/2' which is nothing out the ordinary. not keen on these misleading ads. |
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Post by Tel on Nov 26, 2011 6:23:23 GMT
Tel, I wondered if you have seen the adverts for so called 'hardy' giant dahlias and if so what you think? I looked at the small print and it qualified the 'hardy' bit by saying 'They can be hardy if planted in a sheltered sunny spot.' They are all cactus or semi cactus varieties and the 'Giant' part refers to their ultimate height not the bloom Grow to 4' - 4 1/2' which is nothing out the ordinary. not keen on these misleading ads. I think a lot of gardeners will be disappointed if they belive the add, not seen it myself, in a normal winter, if you live in parts of the country that is not subject to severe frosts and you have sandy well drained soil and the tuber is planted deep enough there is a good chance they would survive. Personally i would not chance it up here, even in a relatively mild winter. |
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Post by robh on Dec 4, 2011 20:41:18 GMT
the rest of the smalls and mediums  and finally the giants  They look good until you get close up  Never mind, i'm pleased with what we've cut and i'll be showing lots of new varieties. Just a question of what goes where. I'll start planning that this afternoon as i get them ready for transporting to the show tonight. |
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Post by dcdahlia on Dec 4, 2011 20:50:59 GMT
oakwood goldcrest
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Post by dcdahlia on Dec 6, 2011 22:22:44 GMT
I have just been informed by the wife that there is a parcel that arrived today from halls of heddon ,in the shed (only been home from work for 4 hours).My new pot tubers have already arrived AND VERY GOOD THEY LOOK TO.
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Post by candyblue on Dec 7, 2011 12:10:22 GMT
I have just been informed by the wife that there is a parcel that arrived today from halls of heddon ,in the shed (only been home from work for 4 hours).My new pot tubers have already arrived AND VERY GOOD THEY LOOK TO. Ooh excellent I havent ordered mine this year and am hoping my tubers will make it through the winter, but I am going to try and order some new varieties as plants after Xmas if they have any left |
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Post by Tel on Dec 7, 2011 19:21:54 GMT
I have just been informed by the wife that there is a parcel that arrived today from halls of heddon ,in the shed (only been home from work for 4 hours).My new pot tubers have already arrived AND VERY GOOD THEY LOOK TO. Christmas as come early for you then DC. ;D |
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Post by Lou78W on Dec 7, 2011 20:22:53 GMT
I have just been informed by the wife that there is a parcel that arrived today from halls of heddon ,in the shed (only been home from work for 4 hours).My new pot tubers have already arrived AND VERY GOOD THEY LOOK TO. Ooh excellent I havent ordered mine this year and am hoping my tubers will make it through the winter, but I am going to try and order some new varieties as plants after Xmas if they have any left[/quote] They will take "cuttings to order"...so I would get in pretty quickly ;D |
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Post by dcdahlia on Dec 11, 2011 14:47:28 GMT
All pot tubers have been lifted out of pots and I am very pleased with the outcome.Of the 160 kept only 12 were no good.
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Post by Tel on Dec 11, 2011 15:59:14 GMT
All pot tubers have been lifted out of pots and I am very pleased with the outcome.Of the 160 kept only 12 were no good. That is a good percentage DC. |
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Post by dcdahlia on Dec 20, 2011 20:34:42 GMT
All field tubers I am keeping have been boxed up tonight about 60 tubers 12 varieties.Then this time next week I will give them a little water and give them some gentle heat.Pot tubers will be boxed up early jan.Any early cuttings will be used as mother plants and then for the next seasons pot tubers.
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Post by dcdahlia on Dec 22, 2011 19:45:51 GMT
Had to make a trip to B&Q today managed to break my max min thermometer and my electric blow heater packed up
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Post by Lou78W on Dec 22, 2011 19:47:50 GMT
Oh heck  .....thats theway it goes  |
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Grow to 4' - 4 1/2' which is nothing out the ordinary.
.....thats theway it goes 
