Dahlia blooms 2015

Raymond Top Member Posts: 2,677	Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 7, 2015 11:29:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Raymond on Jul 7, 2015 11:29:51 GMT That pooh looks a good sized bloom Cat . Well done

Cat Top Member Until you try you will never know... Posts: 1,002	Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 7, 2015 19:09:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cat on Jul 7, 2015 19:09:47 GMT Thank you!

ste b Senior Member New member Posts: 368	Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 7, 2015 22:05:28 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ste b on Jul 7, 2015 22:05:28 GMT Well done cat , one word for you Che Brilliant !

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Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 7, 2015 22:41:34 GMT

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Couldn't agree more ste b they have done a brilliant job.

Cat try and disbud some and get some longer stems. Even take some next pair down. I have done that on kenora sunset and much longer stems .

Any buds on fleurel ? I want to see that picture with che ! Hehehe

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Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 9, 2015 19:59:05 GMT peony and Moonlight like this

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Post by Cat on Jul 9, 2015 19:59:05 GMT

Popped out and got a very important photo with che tonight, one we have been waiting for - Fleurel , don't get me wrong Che and I are excited about each and every new hint of colour lol but he has been waiting for the one as big as his head - our neighbour even commented on it tonight
Raymond,Tel ian
Fleurel

Barberry Pip

Mary Eveline

Blyton Royal Velvet

Karen Russell - I love these waterlily types

Karen G

Marston George - just begining

Brenda T - on the way

Un named

Clair De Lune

Sylvia

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Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 9, 2015 22:25:03 GMT Tel and Cat like this

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Fantastic Cat ! Luv it. As I said fleurel is only part open it will double in size. Then it will be bigger than ches head. And wait for kenora Valentine ! Hehe

The unnamed one is a fimbriated garden variety called garden princess.it tends to be daisy eyed. But good for the bees .

Luv your barberry pip ! Great stuff . Really really Well done ! Really happy for you all.

ian Top Member May all you Dahlia blooms have stiff stems Posts: 848	Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 9, 2015 22:45:44 GMT peony, Tel, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ian on Jul 9, 2015 22:45:44 GMT Fantabulastic young man Che you are the man, oh well, young man keep up the good work. You as well Mum

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 10, 2015 5:32:50 GMT peony and Cat like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on Jul 10, 2015 5:32:50 GMT One very happy young man. Dahlia champ of the future is young Che.
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Raymond Top Member Posts: 2,677	Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 10, 2015 23:02:35 GMT Cat likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Raymond on Jul 10, 2015 23:02:35 GMT Jul 10, 2015 5:32:50 GMT Tel said: One very happy young man. Dahlia champ of the future is young Che. I think so tel. The smile on his face. Made my day.

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Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 17, 2015 14:53:54 GMT

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Post by Raymond on Jul 17, 2015 14:53:54 GMT

Just to show the difference from first bloom to second and what some Epsom salts do to colour. Kenora sunset. Still not correct. Young bloom lacks depth, size, petal lay is wrong I think. Centre not there yet. Some spotting from me watering and I am sure a host of other faults. If people would Point them out to me.

An improvement though . Allowed alot up on this. Currently 11up and one pair down on this bloom . Just over small ring. 7up stripped 2 to 3 pairs down I think will make a very good medium .

Only had the base dressing and high nitrogen plus seaweed and some Epsom salts. Allowing one flush then knocking back. Using this plant as an experiment for the numbers one's.

First bloom

Second bloom colour is much more vibrant .

Cat Top Member Until you try you will never know... Posts: 1,002	Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 17, 2015 16:49:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cat on Jul 17, 2015 16:49:51 GMT Gosh much brighter!

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Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 19, 2015 8:20:06 GMT

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Kenora sunset just about at its peak I think ? Best dahlia bloom I have ever had. What you think ste b scrumpy Tel ian Ian k . Stems are weak as it was nitrogen fed. Too much red really. Centre nearly there and depth developing not great petal lay and I am sure loads of other faults. If I was showing this bloom would it be ready to cut and into water and at its peak tomorrow ?

scrumpy Top Member Posts: 1,280	Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 19, 2015 12:55:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scrumpy on Jul 19, 2015 12:55:48 GMT That centre may not last until tomorrow. Looks a bit clock faced. Not enough depth.

Raymond Top Member Posts: 2,677	Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 19, 2015 23:28:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Raymond on Jul 19, 2015 23:28:00 GMT Cheers scrumpy centre blown by tonight had a look at it just in from wedding. Just a practise bloom. Stems very weak I will knock back now not have the flush no point needs potash and lots of water.

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Dahlia blooms 2015 Jul 27, 2015 14:26:28 GMT Raymond likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Jul 27, 2015 14:26:28 GMT Garden Friends, before the rains came...
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