I have many dahlias. It may not surprise you that most of them are purple.
I have three favorites. Only one of which is purple.
These three are the most trouble, because they are dinner plate dahlias.
The blooms are so large that plant must be supported by stakes and fences.
These three need more water that the smaller dahlias. They need more nutrients.
It takes a lot of work on my part and the plant’s part to produce those big beautiful blooms.
I have decided to let some of my dahlias go. I can’t bring them all in.
There is not enough space… or energy… or time to save them all.
So which three will be dug up, stored and treasured?
The three big, needy ones will.
Because when we work together, we make something beautiful.
Synergy in the garden.
FLOW
These are all stunning. I love the exuberance and opulence of ‘Thomas A Edison’ and the purity of ‘Snow Country’. Looking forward to another growing year with you!
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A hard job you did there – choosing your 3 favourites. Lovely blooms all round.
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Do you bring the in because of freezing? We don’t grow them here and I think it is because they rot.
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Yes. The minimum temperatures vary, but I always do.
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Dahlias are favourites of ours, too
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This time of year is deciding time. I lost most of my stored dahlias last winter, so I don’t have much to bring in this year. A few cannas and two dahlias. I’ll store them in a better place this time. 😉
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I am making some cuts in the collection before this winter. I could not do anything on my workbench in my workshop last year, because it was covered in plants. This will not happen again.
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Tough love! 😉
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