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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2016 21:17:52 GMT
I'm growing it too JD, was given a few tubers last winter. Didn't propagate too well for me but I've got a few of them growing. Think it's a fab looking MSC. Will post a pic when they're in bloom.
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Post by johndoe on Jul 28, 2016 14:30:34 GMT
I'm growing it too JD, was given a few tubers last winter. Didn't propagate too well for me but I've got a few of them growing. Think it's a fab looking MSC. Will post a pic when they're in bloom. Looking forward to seeing your photos David. I showed Clearview Louise last year, which was okay, but I think Rob's Symbol is better, that's only my opinion though!! I brought two cuttings at the NDS AGM, 2015, so I'm building stock and learning how to grow it. Hopefully will have it in numbers to show next year. |
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Post by Lou78W on Jul 31, 2016 19:33:08 GMT
Its good to see that not ALL of our dahlia boys have deserted us. Keep your pics coming lads!!  |
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Post by ian on Aug 1, 2016 7:39:25 GMT
Hi, well the shows are nearly upon us so buds from now on in are welcome. First show for me hopefully Southport Flower show on the 18th, then find a show at the weekend. then off to the Midlands show always a good show and a good indicator of who will be hot or not for the season. Then we are really into the show season. Well upto now it has been a good growing season, lets us hope we now get some sunshine to give us the great blooms we all strive to perfect.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 15:15:41 GMT
My first show is at Edenfield Lancashire on the 13th, really nice spot by the Irwell. They make you bacon barms while you're staging! Hope I have blooms ready. Next season thinking of also growing a row just from tuber divisions to get early flowers, all my plot neighbours have Dahlias in bloom from the tubers I've got rid of previously. MJs, Trengrove m, Luke to name but a few, all in full flower. Plus side of 'farming out' tubers to people is you can always source stock if you decide to grow it again! (trade them for fresh plants naturally)
By the way Ian congrats on being made VP!
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Post by Cat on Aug 1, 2016 17:18:46 GMT
Yes well done Ian on VP.
First show for us is Saturday then 2 more before end of month. First timers so just to get on the bench will be great. Good luck everyone!
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Post by Lou78W on Aug 1, 2016 20:15:13 GMT
Yes well done Ian on VP. First show for us is Saturday then 2 more before end of month. First timers so just to get on the bench will be great. Good luck everyone! The very best of luck with your first time showing Cat. You will find your fellow competitors will be only too happy to help you set up your vases.  |
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Post by Cat on Aug 2, 2016 18:42:37 GMT
Thanks Lou78W Not sure the blooms are going to be ready for Saturday  lots of rain last two days growth has stopped...the joys!! - they say it will be alright on the night though don't they?! |
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Post by johndoe on Aug 3, 2016 8:22:47 GMT
You'll be fine Cat. You and Che will have a great time. Make sure Friday night you have all your tools ready, i.e., tweezers, cotton buds, pens, name cards, oasis, trimming knife, etc. Oh, of course don't forget your judging rings . This time last year I was in your boat, nervous wasn't the word, I couldn't sleep for two nights up to the first show. I had so many doubts, but once you get to the venue go and see the show secretary, get your cards and away you go. Just one bit of advice, make sure you put the right vase in the right class!!! Can't wait to hear from you, and hopefully pictures. You two have great fun on Saturday and good luck |
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Post by ian on Aug 3, 2016 15:25:33 GMT
Good luck to everyone
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Post by johndoe on Aug 3, 2016 16:03:40 GMT
More boring pictures of pot tuber dahlias
 
Weston Buccaneer, which I'm hoping to show next year A very soggy Mary's. Does take the weather well
 
A very early Ruskin Myra One of my favourite's, Blyton Golden Girl
Wasn't going to do a show until the Midlands on the 27th, but as I've got a few to run on, I've stuck in an entry form for the 50th anniversary of The Sandy show on the 20th. A sort of pre-season friendly so to speak  |
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Post by lesley on Aug 3, 2016 17:34:52 GMT
Wish my dahlias looked like that, very poor this year  |
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Post by johndoe on Aug 4, 2016 10:51:55 GMT
Going to show Oakwood Goldcrest for the first time this year, so I hope the show ones come out like this early pot tuber bloom, only better .
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Post by scrumpy on Aug 4, 2016 11:59:10 GMT
Couple of views of Tel's Wyn's Favourite. Told his family last year I'd try and get them on the show bench if I could. Managed to get some cuttings and this little vase was a quick arrangement done this morning. Hopefully there will be at least 3 left for Shrewsbury Show next week. They area a little on the small side at present but now I know a bit more about them I can try next year to get them a little bigger. But nice colour and form to them, and they've survived several days of rain and wind quite nicely.   |
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Post by Cat on Aug 4, 2016 14:58:44 GMT
They are looking well scrumpy, good luck with them, keep us posted:) |
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lots of rain last two days growth has stopped...the joys!! - they say it will be alright on the night though don't they?! 
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