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Post by dianthus on Apr 25, 2015 16:22:02 GMT
I've been looking at Heirloom dahlia pictures, and found out the name of the purple and white one that mum kept growing for years, from the 50s onwards..... DEUIL DU ROI ALBERT. There was also the red and white equivalent, which was a bit less vigorous. Does anyone know what that could have been? We lived near Beauchamp Clark's nursery, so they could have come from there.
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Post by Raymond on Apr 25, 2015 18:37:35 GMT
Have a look on national dahlia collection dianthus best for older varieties |
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Post by Moonlight on Apr 25, 2015 19:42:46 GMT
The only thing that I am spraying at the moment is tap water. My seeds and baby seedlings that are in my lounge are sprayed with water and my dahlia plants and tubers are sprayed with water and kept in my unheated greenhouse - window opened all the way and door open during the day.
I have some food on order but not yet arrived, even so I won't be going mad on it just yet.
p.s. I'm certainly not an expert!
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Post by ian on Apr 25, 2015 21:45:32 GMT
Moonlight was it Indian or a Chinese takeaway good..?
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Post by Moonlight on Apr 25, 2015 22:04:25 GMT
Ian my daughter has just come in and read your message and now thinks that I have just ordered a take away...
mind you, something worth considering after the busy day that I have just had. Haven't had time for a dinner yet. I'll explain later in my Diary and I want to do an update about my seedlings... hmmm food or update... hmmm
Maybe I should have gone with a take away, then I wouldn't have to think about it.
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Post by ian on Apr 25, 2015 22:18:38 GMT
Sorry about that, have the Northern plants acclimatised yet and settled in to Southern ways?
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Post by Moonlight on Apr 25, 2015 23:35:40 GMT
Sorry about that, have the Northern plants acclimatised yet and settled in to Southern ways?
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Post by Cat on Apr 26, 2015 6:00:40 GMT
Good morning everyone |
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Post by Cherry on Apr 26, 2015 6:04:00 GMT
Good morning Cat. I think you thought you were on the 'Good morning' thread. |
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Post by Cat on Apr 26, 2015 6:13:47 GMT
Cherry morning! didn't realise there was one of those! Just been catching up on posts then I will be finishing my dahlia planting plan before heading out to dig in some donkey manure. So much to do. This forum has been a godsend
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Post by Cherry on Apr 26, 2015 6:17:30 GMT
Oh yes Cat. We must not accuse you of just being interested in your precious dahlias.   You have to speak to non-dahlias as well. |
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Post by Cat on Apr 26, 2015 6:19:55 GMT
Lol Cherry OK if I must! I speak to Derek brooks re veg does that count? Or do I really have to go off piste? |
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Post by Tel on Apr 26, 2015 6:22:07 GMT
Cat have you read 'Dahlias for Beginners', which is the story of Wildlife Friendly growing dahlias for the first time with Tel's help. Read up to Page 24. This would make a good film, but you would not believe it. I have had one or two pupils on here. |
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Post by Cherry on Apr 26, 2015 6:41:53 GMT
Lol Cherry OK if I must! I speak to Derek brooks re veg does that count? Or do I really have to go off piste? We love you Cat and you can do as you wish. |
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Post by Cat on Apr 26, 2015 6:46:19 GMT
Cat have you read 'Dahlias for Beginners', which is the story of Wildlife Friendly growing dahlias for the first time with Tel's help. Read up to Page 24. This would make a good film, but you would not believe it. I have had one or two pupils on here. On it tonight thank you Cherry / Tel |
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You have to speak to non-dahlias as well. 
