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Post by Lou78W on Jan 27, 2011 17:53:06 GMT
It is rather lovely  |
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Post by Tel on Jan 27, 2011 20:04:05 GMT
I left Ruby in the ground and wondered when I lifted them why I had miscounted. I was delighted to see it as it is a real favourite. It is perfectly alright. Can you believe it? I am glad your dahlia tuber is OK Cherry, i know someone who has that variety, i am sure if i asked him nicely, he would have sent you a replacement. |
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Post by Cherry on Jan 27, 2011 20:11:19 GMT
Thanks Tel. I love the soft red of this. It isn't really ruby coloured.
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Post by Tel on Jan 27, 2011 20:15:33 GMT
Thanks Tel. I love the soft red of this. It isn't really ruby coloured. One of my favourites too, this is one dahlia even when it goes out of fashion, will be kept by me, just for the sheer pleasure, i get from looking at it. |
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Post by derekbrooks on Jan 27, 2011 22:35:32 GMT
Tel,What is the difference between large pompoms and miniature balls?
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Post by Tel on Jan 28, 2011 7:52:56 GMT
Tel,What is the difference between large pompoms and miniature balls? This is what the NDS classified directory says. Miniature ball dahlia, have fully double blooms showing no disc, ball shaped or slightly flattened. The ray florets are displayed in spiral arrangement and are involute and round at the tip. Have blooms not exceeding 115mm in diameter. Large pompon dahlias, have fully double spherical blooms of diminutive size, with florets largely involute along their length (longitudinal axis). Size of bloom is less than 83mm but greater than 52mm. |
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 28, 2011 8:21:23 GMT
Crumbs  ....a bit techie Tel..  |
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Post by Geranium on Jan 28, 2011 16:55:49 GMT
Tel, I want to thank you - I'd given up on the dahlias I left in the ground, but as you said give it a try, I did this afternoon, and I dug up three sets of fat healthy tubers from 'Famoso'. I had intended to order some more, but with any luck I won't have to now. ;D I planted all my dahlias in pots in the greenhouse. I managed to get most of them in the propagator, too. |
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Post by candyblue on Jan 28, 2011 18:17:05 GMT
I have just placed my order at Halls |
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Post by Rosie on Jan 28, 2011 19:41:50 GMT
Tel, I want to thank you - I'd given up on the dahlias I left in the ground, but as you said give it a try, I did this afternoon, and I dug up three sets of fat healthy tubers from 'Famoso'. I had intended to order some more, but with any luck I won't have to now. ;D I planted all my dahlias in pots in the greenhouse. I managed to get most of them in the propagator, too. Famoso is gorgeous geranium, i am glad your tubers were ok |
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Post by Tel on Jan 28, 2011 19:43:43 GMT
Tel, I want to thank you - I'd given up on the dahlias I left in the ground, but as you said give it a try, I did this afternoon, and I dug up three sets of fat healthy tubers from 'Famoso'. I had intended to order some more, but with any luck I won't have to now. ;D I planted all my dahlias in pots in the greenhouse. I managed to get most of them in the propagator, too. Sounds promising, those you have placed in the propagator, if they are still firm in a week or so, they should be ok. |
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Post by sweetpea on Jan 28, 2011 20:02:19 GMT
Sweetpea, the NDS made a new class for Large Poms last year for the National and Harrogate.
The Large Pom, size, less than 83mm but greater than 52mm
The growers are now trying to produce new varieties of this now.
The pom we all know maximum size is 52mm. Thanks for that info Tel. I'm assuming that the other criteria for poms remains the same. Will have to check my rings and possibly make a homemade one for the new classification. |
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Post by Tel on Jan 28, 2011 20:08:51 GMT
Sweetpea, the NDS made a new class for Large Poms last year for the National and Harrogate.
The Large Pom, size, less than 83mm but greater than 52mm
The growers are now trying to produce new varieties of this now.
The pom we all know maximum size is 52mm. Thanks for that info Tel. I'm assuming that the other criteria for poms remains the same. Will have to check my rings and possibly make a homemade one for the new classification. No change to the pom we know sweetpea. |
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 28, 2011 21:17:02 GMT
I have just placed my order at Halls Yaaaaaaay Candyblue......which varieties did you order |
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Post by Geranium on Jan 28, 2011 21:17:36 GMT
Lou, you'd be able to answer this. I have an old heated propagator, no thermostat. I think it reached about 18 degrees. Would it be worth putting some pots of dahlias in it, even though the lid won't be able to go on?
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....a bit techie Tel.. 
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