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Post by candyblue on May 9, 2011 8:33:20 GMT
I have some too but mine are on my mini and small ball ones that I bought in none so far on my cuttings.
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Post by (DahliaMan) Cornish Paul on May 9, 2011 19:00:02 GMT
As some of you are aware...  I am growing miniature cactus dahlias this year.....I've noticed that a lot of my plants are throwing buds on the leading shoot already.....has anyone noticed this with their plants in general this year? Hello Lou Could be for several reasons, most likely being the cultivar grown, some do bud early. Experience helps, for example Trelyn Kiwi I prefer 3rd/4th week March cuttings, whereas Kelsae Carla has to be 1st/2nd week April cuttings. With mini cactus I would grow on 2 stops anyway to give say 18 stems, first about planting time, then second at 3 pairs leaves on each resultant stem. If you are exhibiting and find dahlias budding too early them you can employ a knockback system. Basically means on a given plant instead of allowing blooms on the middle buds, to grow some on to bloom on a wing bud or lower shoot. I always did this on Kelsae it just rockets away. Also seasonal variations play a part. Also I have heard where the cutting is taken from on the tuber effects things! Paul x |
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Post by scrumpy on May 9, 2011 19:06:58 GMT
Thanks for your comments Scrumpy. It is happening mainly on cuttings I have taken myself....wondered if it was a varietal thing, I didn 't experience this last year...or the year before  obviously all varieties are different, which can be an advantage. When you want early blooms, early flowering varieties make things a lot easier. Also, you can take cuttings later. Looking at my plants, i would say they are a good 10 days ahead of normal so i may delay stopping them a week or so. Usually i stop early to encourage the side shoots.....this year the side shoots are already showing, so stopping means those shoots will develop quicker which i don't want at this stage. |
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Post by Tel on May 9, 2011 19:21:59 GMT
Thanks for replying to Lou, Paul and Scrumpy, its a lot better when its not a one person show. |
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Post by Lou78W on May 9, 2011 20:02:51 GMT
Thank you boys...useful info for me to note |
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Post by scrumpy on May 9, 2011 21:50:13 GMT
following on from paul's comments about taking cuttings for different plants at different times, with Kilmorie i can take cuttings up until the 1st of May and they will flower by the middle of August. They are better taken later because you end up running out of side shoots on early cuttings to knockback the buds to find one to flower when you want it to |
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Post by scrumpy on May 9, 2011 21:56:17 GMT
Thanks for replying to Lou, Paul and Scrumpy, its a lot better when its not a one person show. i shall be wanting tips on growing collerettes later on....Ivor Mace is the only one to enter that class at Shrewsbury show so i've bought a few to have a go at him |
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Post by sirplantalot on May 9, 2011 22:13:47 GMT
Any tips on Collerettes would be most welcome as I am planning on trying my hand at this particular variety myself. I have a few coming from the National Dahlia Collection very soon. Danum Torch, my avatar pic, is one of them |
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Post by richardr on May 9, 2011 22:22:04 GMT
I've got 16 Collarette seedlings coming on for this year, can't wait to see how they turn out! I'll post some photos and ask for a vote!
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Post by Tel on May 10, 2011 6:20:36 GMT
I've got 16 Collarette seedlings coming on for this year, can't wait to see how they turn out! I'll post some photos and ask for a vote! When i pack up showing dahlias, i am going to concentrate more on growing from seed. You just do not know what you will get, material for the compost heap, a top show variety, or a best selling garden variety. |
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Post by Lou78W on May 10, 2011 7:05:58 GMT
I've got 16 Collarette seedlings coming on for this year, can't wait to see how they turn out! I'll post some photos and ask for a vote! , i am going to concentrate more on growing from seed. You just do not know what you will get, material for the compost heap, a top show variety, or a best selling garden variety. Wot!!  ....hope thats not for a long time yet young man...your public (I mean us) needs you  ;D |
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Post by Lou78W on May 10, 2011 7:07:02 GMT
I've got 16 Collarette seedlings coming on for this year, can't wait to see how they turn out! I'll post some photos and ask for a vote! Look forward to seeing them Richard.....I'm trying a few collarette varieties this year as well ;D |
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Post by candyblue on May 10, 2011 11:40:05 GMT
It must be the year for colerettes as the only other dahlia grower on our allotments is trying some for the first time this year too
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Post by (DahliaMan) Cornish Paul on May 10, 2011 17:22:27 GMT
Any tips on Collerettes would be most welcome as I am planning on trying my hand at this particular variety myself. I have a few coming from the National Dahlia Collection very soon. Danum Torch, my avatar pic, is one of them Scrumpy and Sirplant.... and anyone Try this link loads about collerettes from Ivor Kitchener www.dahliaworld.co.uk/colleret.htm I would suggest you contact Ivor Kitchener he is a collerette fanatic and exhibits at our main show in Cornwall. Ivor is from Devon. He is also a judge. If you cant find let me know ans I'll dig it out. Regards, Paul |
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Post by (DahliaMan) Cornish Paul on May 10, 2011 17:25:24 GMT
Any tips on Collerettes would be most welcome as I am planning on trying my hand at this particular variety myself. I have a few coming from the National Dahlia Collection very soon. Danum Torch, my avatar pic, is one of them Scrumpy and Sirplant.... and anyone Try this link loads about collerettes from Ivor Kitchener www.dahliaworld.co.uk/colleret.htm I would suggest you contact Ivor Kitchener he is a collerette fanatic and exhibits at our main show in Cornwall. Ivor is from Devon. He is also a judge. If you cant find let me know ans I'll dig it out. I myself would recommend Don Hill, easy grower, excellent for cuttings. I have grown also April Heather, Teesbrooke Redeye, Fashion Monger, Patricia. Of these Patricia is a gorgeous red, Fashion Monger is another easy grower. Regards, Paul |
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I am growing miniature cactus dahlias this year.....I've noticed that a lot of my plants are throwing buds on the leading shoot already.....has anyone noticed this with their plants in general this year?
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