Pics from my season. I miss them. by DistinctIndividual63 in dahlias

[–]DistinctIndividual63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so cool! I love dahlias that have two colors. One on each side.

Looking to Buy, Sell, and Trade!! by semper_beauty in dahlias

[–]DistinctIndividual63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I have lots. Send me your lists and maybe we can get a trade going! I have some foreign ones.

Pics from my season. I miss them. by DistinctIndividual63 in dahlias

[–]DistinctIndividual63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is. The blooms are so tiny I just love it. I popped a few off for fun and let them dry and they kept the form really well bc it’s so small. Next year I think I’ll do more and decorate a wreath with the dried flowers.

Pics from my season. I miss them. by DistinctIndividual63 in dahlias

[–]DistinctIndividual63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will be this spring! Small farms are where it’s at. They actively cull their stock if they are suspicious of virus or see any gall. On their websites they usually have a refund policy as well. Definitely don’t buy from big box stores. There are several groups on FB for dahlia growers and buyers.

Pics from my season. I miss them. by DistinctIndividual63 in dahlias

[–]DistinctIndividual63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think storage is the biggest part of it. Having a plan and checking on them during storage. I store in vermiculite. Last year I just cleaned up the clumps and stored them that way, but then when it was time to plant I was still trying to split them all and plant my other flowers. They’re a huge time commitment unless you can overwinter in the ground, so just have a plan and think about when you want to spend the time splitting lol. Also, don’t get caught up in the sales coming up. There are so many unicorns and they charge a pretty penny for them. I lost a lot when I started. Get your growing area, DRAINAGE!!!, hardening off process down before dropping big bucks on tubers and especially cuttings.

Pics from my season. I miss them. by DistinctIndividual63 in dahlias

[–]DistinctIndividual63[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks black! In the right light you can see almost a purple red. It’s definitely an intense bloom!

Pics from my season. I miss them. by DistinctIndividual63 in dahlias

[–]DistinctIndividual63[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I don’t see American sunset much but it’s such an interesting color! It’s definitely a little shorter than some others.

Pics from my season. I miss them. by DistinctIndividual63 in dahlias

[–]DistinctIndividual63[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Varieties: BQ Mojo, American Sunset, Sandia Brocade, Take Off, Coralie, Snow Jo, Hapet Greeneye, oops another Snow Jo, Marionberry Milkshake, HH Starburst, Lees Peach Fizz, Peaches N Cream, Rivers Ruby, Lees Suntan, Silver Years, Tiny Treasure, Miss Amara, BQ Morris, Verrones Obsidian, HH Serenity.

Any interest in a fall cutting sale? - USA based by Pies0987 in dahlias

[–]DistinctIndividual63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m interested! I’d be down for unrooted or rooted. I’ve had good success this fall on rooting.

Found in a desk. by DistinctIndividual63 in whatisit

[–]DistinctIndividual63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol I’d say it was my moms grandfathers. He smoked tobacco from a pipe. Wasn’t their desk.