Dahlia Photos: the sublime to the blurry forum: 2022 Dahlias Blooming

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AndreaB Aug 8, 2022 6:56 PM PDT Name: Andrea SE Michigan

Oh my, Cosey. That top one is gorgeous!

SteveM Aug 8, 2022 7:14 PM PDT Name: Steve San Diego Commercial cut flower grower

Juliarugula wrote:Steve, the stems on my Alkita aren’t droopy at all - they are quite sturdy. . Mine weren't droopy, they were just very short and crooked. It is still one of my top 5 personal favorites but I couldn't grow it well enough to use commercially. I think you should do some crosses to improve her habits.

Cosey Aug 8, 2022 8:03 PM PDT Name: LeeAnn Zone 6b, Pennsylvania

The ever alluring Kelgia Ann. Subpar tuber maker but I enjoy growing her for my own enjoyment.

Islander Aug 9, 2022 11:53 AM PDT Name: Noni Morrison Warren, Oregon retired flower farmer

Not quite sure what to call it besides "cute". One of the Anemone Seedlings.

Juliarugula Aug 9, 2022 6:28 PM PDT Name: Julia NW Indiana

Noni, she’s really darling. The petals remind me of slices of dragonfruit.

Islander Aug 9, 2022 7:54 PM PDT Name: Noni Morrison Warren, Oregon retired flower farmer

I am not sure I have ever had sliced dragonfruit but yes, this has 8 petals and its cute so I will probably keep it and see what it does.

Juliarugula Aug 10, 2022 5:29 AM PDT Name: Julia NW Indiana

Or radishes!

edewitt Aug 10, 2022 8:30 AM PDT Name: Eric DeWitt Mountainair, NM

I'd be interested to see what the next few blooms look like on that seedling. First time I've had an April Dawn bloom out of the couple of years I've grown it.

SteveM Aug 10, 2022 6:05 PM PDT Name: Steve San Diego Commercial cut flower grower

April Dawn was always stingy for me too. But the few blooms she did offer were perfect.

Juliarugula Aug 13, 2022 12:08 PM PDT Name: Julia NW Indiana

Clearview Jazz is pretty sweet!

drewtheflorist Aug 13, 2022 3:56 PM PDT Name: Drew the Florist 14 miles S E of Pittsburgh

Aggie White AA ID Br

AndreaB Aug 13, 2022 4:04 PM PDT Name: Andrea SE Michigan

Nice, Drew! Love the petals on Aggie White and Bryn Terfel.

Islander Aug 14, 2022 9:43 PM PDT Name: Noni Morrison Warren, Oregon retired flower farmer

Lakeview Kaboom Tahoma Tempest I don't generally grow the fimbriated dahlias since I am working on cut flowers and they do not keep as well. However, I am so glad I have these two,Lakeview Kaboom and Tahoma Tactic. Sometimes I just like to try something different in my garden!

Juliarugula Aug 15, 2022 4:46 AM PDT Name: Julia NW Indiana

Noni, I’m really hoping to add Tahoma Tempest to my garden this next year. It looks like such a fun flower. Waiting for the Connell’s sale!

Islander Aug 15, 2022 6:58 AM PDT Name: Noni Morrison Warren, Oregon retired flower farmer

Yes, there were a lot of the Connell ones I wanted that I wasn't able to get. I wonder if they are continuing to breed new ones since Les passed or if these were among his last ones. I do hope that some of his offspring have that passion for creating new varieties.

drewtheflorist Aug 16, 2022 4:55 AM PDT Name: Drew the Florist 14 miles S E of Pittsburgh

Growing Tahoma Tactic and Tahoma Tempest this year....Not impressed with either. Not sure how T Tempest got classified as a stellar...definitely LC . Not much ? revolution ? on the petals of T Tactic .

Juliarugula Aug 16, 2022 6:34 AM PDT Name: Julia NW Indiana

Noni, IIRC, last year the website indicated these were some of Les’s flowers that hadn’t yet been introduced. Or maybe it was mentioned in a email before the sale.

Islander Aug 16, 2022 8:46 AM PDT Name: Noni Morrison Warren, Oregon retired flower farmer

Yes, I know these were some of Les' last flowers. I just hope his family continue with the genetic lines he had going. I get the feeling that it is more a business then a passion with them and hope there is some passion as well.

AndreaB Aug 16, 2022 4:34 PM PDT Name: Andrea SE Michigan

teddahlia wrote:Akita may be the only dahlia with florets shaped like spoons. Here’s a picture of Avignon. Vancouver is another one in this style. Will post when it blooms.

edewitt Aug 16, 2022 4:53 PM PDT Name: Eric DeWitt Mountainair, NM

I believe those are all sports of Akita (I might be mistaken).

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