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Post by Moonlight on Jun 1, 2015 10:28:23 GMT
I am going to change the layout (again) of mini and small Dec (+ Mary's / Jo)
Plant size wise in my experience Mary's + Jo have been very big plants.
How do Barbarry Pip, Marston Lilac and Tel Wyn's Favourite compare? Any notably plants on the smaller size? Like Trooper and Oakwood Goldcrest - as there is no point in growing them where they won't be able to be seen.
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Post by Tel on Jun 1, 2015 12:28:47 GMT
I am going to change the layout (again) of mini and small Dec (+ Mary's / Jo)
Plant size wise in my experience Mary's + Jo have been very big plants.
How do Barbarry Pip, Marston Lilac and Tel Wyn's Favourite compare? Any notably plants on the smaller size? Like Trooper and Oakwood Goldcrest - as there is no point in growing them where they won't be able to be seen.
Barbarry Pip is about 3ft, Wyn's Favourite can be 4 - 4.5ft. Marston lilac 3.5 - 4ft |
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Post by Moonlight on Jun 1, 2015 13:45:11 GMT
I am going to change the layout (again) of mini and small Dec (+ Mary's / Jo)
Plant size wise in my experience Mary's + Jo have been very big plants.
How do Barbarry Pip, Marston Lilac and Tel Wyn's Favourite compare? Any notably plants on the smaller size? Like Trooper and Oakwood Goldcrest - as there is no point in growing them where they won't be able to be seen.
Barbarry Pip is about 3ft, Wyn's Favourite can be 4 - 4.5ft. Marston lilac 3.5 - 4ft
What about Blyton Golden Girl and Barbarry Surprise?
In my head it must be so much easier when people grow large numbers of individual beds varieties. Me, 1 plant per area and I'm trying to contrast the yellows with the deep dark colours and the smalls to the side of the miniatures. I want to include the Mary's / Jo for their 'similarities to typical Decorative' dahlias, rather than with my Ball dahlias. I went them to the back and the side of the Decs. If they are any good I will have to exhibit them. At local show any way. At local show, I can have 2 entries per class and for the Ball classes, I want to use 1 Mary's / Jo for the small class + 1 Blyton Golden Girl (1 single bloom class and 1 vase of 3 bloom class).
Minature will probably more than likely double entries of Mary's / Jo, not sure if Clearview Daniel is up to much or Sheila but if I do have a stunning Downham Royal I'll enter that. 
This bit is the really fun and yet really frustrating bit.
The harder part is yet to come. |
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Post by Tel on Jun 1, 2015 13:51:20 GMT
Barbarry Surprise 3.5ft Blyton Golden Girl 4ft - 4.5ft
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Post by Tel on Jun 1, 2015 13:53:27 GMT
I hope no one loses any plants, with the strong winds that are forecast.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 14:24:45 GMT
I hope no one loses any plants, with the strong winds that are forecast. Fortunately mine are still in the cold frames Tel. Won't be ready for planting for a week or two. I put extra weights on the tops as there's going to be 50mph gusts. May has been poor weather wise, cold wet and windy. Just got to wait for June to kick in properly! |
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Post by Lou78W on Jun 1, 2015 15:13:38 GMT
I hope no one loses any plants, with the strong winds that are forecast. Me too!!!....fortunately my seedlings are planted in the most sheltered part of the garden....they aren't too tall yet and are well supported.....phew!!...  |
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Post by Moonlight on Jun 1, 2015 15:19:03 GMT
Barbarry Pip is about 3ft, Wyn's Favourite can be 4 - 4.5ft. Marston lilac 3.5 - 4ft
What about Blyton Golden Girl and Barbarry Surprise?
In my head it must be so much easier when people grow large numbers of individual beds varieties. Me, 1 plant per area and I'm trying to contrast the yellows with the deep dark colours and the smalls to the side of the miniatures. I want to include the Mary's / Jo for their 'similarities to typical Decorative' dahlias, rather than with my Ball dahlias. I went them to the back and the side of the Decs. If they are any good I will have to exhibit them. At local show any way. At local show, I can have 2 entries per class and for the Ball classes, I want to use 1 Mary's / Jo for the small class + 1 Blyton Golden Girl (1 single bloom class and 1 vase of 3 bloom class).
Minature will probably more than likely double entries of Mary's / Jo, not sure if Clearview Daniel is up to much or Sheila but if I do have a stunning Downham Royal I'll enter that.
This bit is the really fun and yet really frustrating bit.
The harder part is yet to come. "" And Marston George is little as well. How tall would you say that was? I just think of it as 'small size'. Time for yet another rethink. |
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Post by Moonlight on Jun 1, 2015 15:20:03 GMT
Mine are on the grass if it gets worse I will take them back in the greenhouse.
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Post by Tel on Jun 1, 2015 15:46:30 GMT
Thanks Tel
What about Blyton Golden Girl and Barbarry Surprise?
In my head it must be so much easier when people grow large numbers of individual beds varieties. Me, 1 plant per area and I'm trying to contrast the yellows with the deep dark colours and the smalls to the side of the miniatures. I want to include the Mary's / Jo for their 'similarities to typical Decorative' dahlias, rather than with my Ball dahlias. I went them to the back and the side of the Decs. If they are any good I will have to exhibit them. At local show any way. At local show, I can have 2 entries per class and for the Ball classes, I want to use 1 Mary's / Jo for the small class + 1 Blyton Golden Girl (1 single bloom class and 1 vase of 3 bloom class).
Minature will probably more than likely double entries of Mary's / Jo, not sure if Clearview Daniel is up to much or Sheila but if I do have a stunning Downham Royal I'll enter that.
This bit is the really fun and yet really frustrating bit.
The harder part is yet to come. "" And Marston George is little as well. How tall would you say that was? I just think of it as 'small size'. Time for yet another rethink. Mine grew to 3ft Halls have it at 1.2 metres |
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Post by Moonlight on Jun 1, 2015 18:36:13 GMT
Thanks Tel very much appreciated, so back to the drawing board.
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Post by Tel on Jun 2, 2015 13:29:36 GMT
No damage last night. Wind is picking up again now though. |
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Post by MarkE on Jun 2, 2015 22:52:26 GMT
Has anyone grown the pom small world? I picked a plant up from halls today just to pot tuber. haven't noticed it used on the variety list in the winter bulletin.
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Post by Tel on Jun 3, 2015 6:08:33 GMT
Has anyone grown the pom small world? I picked a plant up from halls today just to pot tuber. haven't noticed it used on the variety list in the winter bulletin. I used to have it, went out of fashion on the show bench. |
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Post by snute2008 on Jun 7, 2015 9:55:45 GMT
I know this has been asked before so I apologise but I have done a forum search without success.
What would be a recommended spray either one off or regular to use on the plants to keep all the beasties away. I am suffering with green and black fly at the moment but thinking also for the ear wigs later.
Many thanks.
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