Name: Annie Luck Apex, North Carolina BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN TH
I grew Precious long ago. It was on my very first Swan Island order.
Little did I know back then what this hobby would turn into
mandolls Jun 21, 2016 4:20 PM PDT
Name: Geof WI
My little ones are starting to open. June 21st - never had this many in bloom at this time of year before, but I have never had so many Orchids either.
Gala Star
Honka
Verrone's Morning Star
Juul's Allstar
Zippity Doo Dah
Irish Miss
Hollyhill Pixie (not quite open)
Benny101 Jun 21, 2016 4:36 PM PDT
Greenville MI - zone 5b
Nice Geof ..
FLflowerboy Jun 21, 2016 5:31 PM PDT
Name: Jon George Gainesville, FL ...crazy enough to grow dahlias in
I'm impressed with your first blooms while I just have buds! I do have a lot of buds however...And the first flower to open is going to be one of my 2014 seedlings. I can tell it is lavender but the rest is still a mystery! I think this one was from 2014 seeds but this is the first year to grow it. It should keep me happy for a few days as others open.
mandolls Jun 24, 2016 2:49 PM PDT
Name: Geof WI
Three more opening up.
Kelgai Anne, River's Novelty & Bel Red Sunset
DarcyD Jun 24, 2016 4:23 PM PDT
Name: Darcy D Green Oaks, Illinois
Yay Geof!!!!
anniecan Jun 24, 2016 5:33 PM PDT
Name: Annie Luck Apex, North Carolina BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN TH
So that's what Kelgai Ann should look like!
Mine has had every bloom covered in Japanese beetles so far.
Hopefully, they will be gone soon!
Benny101 Jun 24, 2016 8:32 PM PDT
Greenville MI - zone 5b
I have pinched out quite a few buds but have nothing other than a few first year seedlings ready to bloom .
Geoff has all the early goodies this year , good stuff
FLflowerboy Jun 24, 2016 8:37 PM PDT
Name: Jon George Gainesville, FL ...crazy enough to grow dahlias in
Looking colorful, Geof!
blown_dry Jun 24, 2016 8:41 PM PDT
Name: Amanda CA Redwood Coast - Zone 9b DahliaAddict.com
My first bloom! This one is extra special because it is a mass import that is true to its label. Creme de Cassis.
Newborn in the garden. I've been watching this cocoon for a few days now, and I was lucky enough to see it emerge this morning. It was butter yellow with no spots when it emerged.
FLflowerboy Jun 24, 2016 8:48 PM PDT
Name: Jon George Gainesville, FL ...crazy enough to grow dahlias in
Cool!
srfulton1022 Jun 25, 2016 9:08 AM PDT
Name: Steve Fulton Milton, Florida
My first was from a mix I bought and it has no name. It is almost black red. ofcourse the gallry singer is my first small Dahlia.
FLflowerboy Jun 25, 2016 1:56 PM PDT
Name: Jon George Gainesville, FL ...crazy enough to grow dahlias in
I need dahlias for market next week...the roses are taking a break and we barely made our first $100 today. People were asking when the dahlias would start.
Just toured the garden. 45 dahlias that were well enough deveoped to disbud the side buds. I wonder how many will be ready for market in a week?
FLflowerboy Jun 25, 2016 10:38 PM PDT
Name: Jon George Gainesville, FL ...crazy enough to grow dahlias in
I have been amazed at..HH Jitterbug
Holly Hill Jitterbug might just be my favorite dahlia for 2016!
What's not to love? This dahlia has it all...strong stems, lush foliage, perfect form, and vigor for blooming in the heat.
sylviap Jun 26, 2016 7:59 AM PDT
Name: Sylvia West Sacramento, CA Zone 9b
Geof - Love the Juul's All Star. I finally tossed mine last year as it was always sickly. Then, I couldn't find a seller this year. It's so pretty!
honnat Jun 26, 2016 10:12 AM PDT
St. Paul, MN
Love that one Jon! It's growing nicely here, but still a ways from blooming. If it can handle your heat it should handle mine too.
sylviap Jun 26, 2016 10:38 AM PDT
Name: Sylvia West Sacramento, CA Zone 9b
Jon - you might have to add that one to the heat loving dahlias list
ofcourse the gallry singer is my first small Dahlia.
