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Post by derekbrooks on Jan 23, 2013 21:49:41 GMT
The first two of my tubers are growing- a Bryn and an Alf. Isn't it exciting watching them grow ?
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Post by markb on Jan 25, 2013 9:26:47 GMT
Yes, it is an exciting time of year. Also frustrating if varieties you need decide not to grow.
I have some 'Willo's Violet' starting to shoot so I am a happy bunny this morning.
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Post by dcdahlia on Jan 25, 2013 20:02:04 GMT
Hillcrest candy,jomanda,leopold chloe,gurtla twilight and brenda t showing signs of life but still know signs from any of my mini decs yet
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 25, 2013 20:08:57 GMT
Weston "Kelpie" showing signs of life.... ;D
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Post by markb on Jan 25, 2013 20:36:07 GMT
Glad you mentioned miniature decs dc, it's reminded me to look at the Halls catalogue to see what is available as I've lost my stock from last year. Any suggestions on reliable exhibition varieties that are rain-proof?
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Post by Tel on Jan 26, 2013 7:25:36 GMT
Just tried to log on to Station House dahlia site to order a few dahlias from them, The site is not available.  |
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Post by marynz on Jan 26, 2013 9:10:52 GMT
Show Day on Monday. Picking day tomorrow. I have a few more blooms to choose from this time. I may have some Nenekazi blooms at the right stage. Hot, dry weather though, so they may mature too fast.
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Post by marynz on Jan 26, 2013 9:12:55 GMT
Just tried to log on to Station House dahlia site to order a few dahlias from them, The site is not available. I swear someone broke the Internet just before Christmas. I have had no end of trouble with it recently. Can you phone in your order? |
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Post by dcdahlia on Jan 26, 2013 9:45:31 GMT
I grew one plant of george marston without covers last year and they seemed to be weather proof mark.I am hoping to get plenty cuttings to give it a go this year and If I run out of room under my covers I won't think twice about growing them without.It is down as marston george in halls catalogue but it is £3.25 a plant.The others I grow are dikara superb,ryecroft jan and hillcrest divine.I know a lot of growers in the south grow minatures without covers so depending on where you are in the country most mini's might be ok outside (but not in the north east).If you fancy it and can't get hold of any depending on how my tubers do I may be able to sort you out with some.
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Post by dcdahlia on Jan 26, 2013 9:52:01 GMT
The only tubers not showing signs of life now are my mini decs,oakwood goldcrest ,pink jupiter and coral jupiter.
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Post by markb on Jan 26, 2013 15:37:02 GMT
Thanks dc. I remember 'George Marston' from our Welsh National Show in 2011 when Dave Gillam had an excellent vase of it in the three vase championship, wasn't sure then if it was a dec or ball but looks to be worth a try.
I don't have any covers at all at the moment so that is something I will need to see to if I can this year.
Halls seem a little pricey this year so I will ask for a list from Frank Taylor I think to compare. Although in previous years what you save on the price per plant has been eaten up by the high delivery charges.
On the plus side I have noticed today that 'Ruskin Andrea' is starting to shoot as is 'Cherwell Skylark' - I was in a state of shock when I saw those as Cherwells are notoriously slow to start into growth.
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Post by Tel on Jan 26, 2013 16:15:30 GMT
Just tried to log on to Station House dahlia site to order a few dahlias from them, The site is not available. I have had no luck in logging on to Station House Dahlia's today at all. Their loss, Halls gain. Ordered a few pom plants,, 3 Gurtla Twilight, 2 Noreen, 2 Rhonda and 2 Willo's Violet, I have not got a clue how to grow them though. ;D I was going to order Leopold Sophie, but Halls do not have that one, So i ordered 4 Leopold Chloe and 2 Barbarry Melody. |
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Post by Cherry on Jan 26, 2013 16:20:11 GMT
It is good to try something new Tel and you are not too old to learn.  |
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Post by Lou78W on Jan 26, 2013 16:26:20 GMT
Just tried to log on to Station House dahlia site to order a few dahlias from them, The site is not available. I swear someone broke the Internet just before Christmas. I have had no end of trouble with it recently. Can you phone in your order? I was in touch with Sion in early December, the site was ok then. You should be able to phone in an order.....I expect the number is in the catalogue. |
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Post by Tel on Jan 26, 2013 16:41:36 GMT
It is good to try something new Tel and you are not too old to learn. [/color] Thanks for that vote of confidence Cherry. ;D  |
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