Dahlia growing for beginners.

Rosie Global Moderator Rambling Rosie. Posts: 9,407	Dahlia growing for beginners. Sept 21, 2011 8:32:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rosie on Sept 21, 2011 8:32:52 GMT Sept 19, 2011 18:58:16 GMT Tel said: Rosie, April Weather should be April Heather. Whoopsy Tel, i obviously didn't read the label properly
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Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Dahlia growing for beginners. Sept 21, 2011 10:39:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Sept 21, 2011 10:39:51 GMT My new Dahlias were really bad - I only got ONE flower on Karma Choc, the other tuber had to be thrown away because it didn't do anything. The old faithfuls like David Howard and Roxy are doing really well, though.

candyblue Senior Member Posts: 355	Dahlia growing for beginners. Sept 21, 2011 11:57:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by candyblue on Sept 21, 2011 11:57:53 GMT thanks Tel

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Dahlia growing for beginners. Sept 21, 2011 14:41:26 GMT

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Sept 21, 2011 10:39:51 GMT Geranium said:

My new Dahlias were really bad - I only got ONE flower on Karma Choc, the other tuber had to be thrown away because it didn't do anything.

The old faithfuls like David Howard and Roxy are doing really well, though.

I think you've been very unlucky Geranium, my new Karma Choc has bloomed well and is still flowering

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Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,973	Dahlia growing for beginners. Sept 21, 2011 16:38:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Sept 21, 2011 16:38:01 GMT I like Terrycotta. It is proving stable everywhere. Candyblue your dahlias are fabulous and the silverware is a bonus. What a lot of work. Well done you.

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Dahlia growing for beginners. Sept 21, 2011 18:44:34 GMT

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Sept 21, 2011 16:38:01 GMT Cherry said:

I like Terrycotta. It is proving stable everywhere.

Candyblue your dahlias are fabulous and the silverware is a bonus. What a lot of work. Well done you.

I may try that one has a Small Decorative next year if i restrict it further some of the blooms where way over size for a Miniature on the allotment.

Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

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Dahlia growing for beginners. Sept 21, 2011 20:05:00 GMT

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Sept 21, 2011 14:41:26 GMT peony said:

Sept 21, 2011 10:39:51 GMT Geranium said:

My new Dahlias were really bad - I only got ONE flower on Karma Choc, the other tuber had to be thrown away because it didn't do anything.

The old faithfuls like David Howard and Roxy are doing really well, though.

I think you've been very unlucky Geranium, my new Karma Choc has bloomed well and is still flowering

If I dry off the tubers and try again next spring, is it likely to improve, does anyone think, or should I ditch it and buy new tubers?

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Dahlia growing for beginners. Sept 24, 2011 8:40:29 GMT

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Post by Geranium on Sept 24, 2011 8:40:29 GMT

Sept 21, 2011 20:05:00 GMT Geranium said:

Sept 21, 2011 14:41:26 GMT peony said:

I think you've been very unlucky Geranium, my new Karma Choc has bloomed well and is still flowering

If I dry off the tubers and try again next spring, is it likely to improve, does anyone think, or should I ditch it and buy new tubers?

Please could one of you experts answer my plea for advice? Thanks.

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Dahlia growing for beginners. Sept 24, 2011 13:39:41 GMT

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Post by dcdahlia on Sept 24, 2011 13:39:41 GMT

Some tubers dont produce anything geranium you would be taking a chance using the same tubers again ,certain varieties can be worse than others,when dug up have a look to see how many eyes are a round the crown.Could you not buy plants of this variety instead of planting tubers and then maybe keep a couple in pots for pot tubers.

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Dahlia growing for beginners. Sept 24, 2011 13:46:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Sept 24, 2011 13:46:48 GMT Thank you, dc. As I'm just growing dahlias for my borders, I think I'll do as you suggest and look carefully at the tubers. I'll buy new ones for next year. I've never bought plants, only grown them from tubers.

wildlifefriendly Guest	Dahlia growing for beginners. Oct 11, 2011 21:24:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on Oct 11, 2011 21:24:54 GMT How many tubers will I need to keep to get enough cuttings for next year? I have decided to give some tubers to the opposition, starting with a level playing field will be much more fun.

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Oct 11, 2011 21:24:54 GMT @wildlifefriendly said:

How many tubers will I need to keep to get enough cuttings for next year?

I have decided to give some tubers to the opposition, starting with a level playing field will be much more fun.

I would keep a minimum of 4 in case you lose one or two over the winter, especially if we have a winter like the last.
I expect they are ground tubers and not pot tubers, so i would start them into growth as early has you can, been ground tubers the first lot of cuttings may be to thick to root.

You say you are giving the opposition a level playing field, does that include how to grow them for the show. ;D

Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

wildlifefriendly Guest	Dahlia growing for beginners. Oct 12, 2011 7:13:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on Oct 12, 2011 7:13:32 GMT Thanks Tel Oct 12, 2011 5:09:33 GMT Tel said: You say you are giving the opposition a level playing field, does that include how to grow them for the show. ;D There is level and level I guess I'm just not that nice a person. ;D

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Dahlia growing for beginners. Oct 12, 2011 7:30:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Oct 12, 2011 7:30:12 GMT This made me laugh WF.....can just imagine them asking for your growing advice....and your reply .
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Dahlia growing for beginners. Oct 13, 2011 4:38:56 GMT

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Oct 12, 2011 7:13:32 GMT @wildlifefriendly said:

Thanks Tel

Oct 12, 2011 5:09:33 GMT Tel said:

You say you are giving the opposition a level playing field, does that include how to grow them for the show. ;D

There is level and level

I guess I'm just not that nice a person. ;D

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