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Dahlia 'Golden Heart' |
Have Cutting garden Dahlias Feature plant Heirloom and Heritage Landscaping Plant Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
I'm 95% sure this formerly misidentified dahlia is Golden Heart, from Old House Gardens. 1955 origins, New Hampshire. It's also known as Aka 'Mary Poppins', semi-cactus, 6-7", 4-5' I grew it for the first time this year. It bloomed in mid-July (given an early start, it's a blooming machine!) It is still blooming profusely in mid-October and looks like fire in the October setting sun. More info about it: TYPE semi-cactus SUB TYPE cactus, semi-cactus, 4-5" ZONES 3a-7b. (10bWC) HEIGHT 4-5' SOURCE Oregon, America LIGHT full sun |
October 21, 2023: Bloomed (Received this tuber in trade from either Marcella or Laura. 90% sure this is a vintage variety, Golden Heart dahlia, 1955 from Old House Gardens as Joanie is growing this variety too. It is robust, a tall, big, vigorous plant that pumps out the blooms late summer to late October. The photo was taken October 21st. I'll look up another photo taken earlier in the season. Definitely a keeper. Will grow again!) November 18, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug out the dahlia clump from the backyard birdbath area. It's a robust tuber, and am preparing for winter storage.) |
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Dahlias (Dahlia) |
Have Dahlias Perennials Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Planted Collarettes and Pompon Dahlia seeds from Happy Green Shop in Ireland. Almost all germinated! Good germination rate. Started with Dixie Cups. Transplanted to Red Solo cups. Raised in the little greenhouse and did fine in the spring. Pictured yellow flower collarette is from seedling that made 4 tubers and worked well as a low growing landscape dahlia. May blend well with City Lights in 2024. |
March 3, 2022: Seeds sown (WS in jug. WS in jug. Ark of Taste says: Seeds are sown from February to July and transplanted after 3 weeks, full sun. When the plants reach a height of 30 cm, soil should be added to the base of the plants to encourage the development of tuberous roots. After about twelve weeks, dahlias will bloom for 4-6 weeks. ) May 27, 2022: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (Winter Sowing dahlias did not sprout from seed. Needs heat: Cocoxochitl Chingonxs from Truelove Seeds via Pennsylvania. No sprouts. Too bad. I will try growing again next spring. ) February 4, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted seeds from Happy Green Shop from Ireland. Also planted more 2 year old seeds, Cocoxochitl Chingonxs from Truelove Seeds via Pennsylvania, 2022 sowed indoors using heat mats. ) February 9, 2023: Seeds germinated (Sprouted! Heat mats and humid domes, using Dixie cups worked great. Out of 36 Dixie cups (mix of Diva, Pompon and these seeds) all but 5 sprouted. Good rate of germination.) March 21, 2023: Potted up (Moved to greenhouse to give the seedlings more room. Setting up heater to keep above 40 degrees at night and closer to 55 - 60 during the day.) June 2, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted Planted several of these in the front yard flower bed in front of the front porch. Several have buds on them.) November 25, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up a small dahlia clump in the front yard on a frigid day. There were four or so small tubers attached to the plant still with it's sprouting Dixie cup attached. Preparing it for winter storage in the garage this year, watching the temps with a Govee temperature sensor.) |
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Dahlia 'Alpen Cherub' |
Have Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Ordered from Flower A Farm on February 11, 2023. Prolific bloomer at CSS Project Grow. |
April 7, 2023: Seeds sown (Received by mail yesterday, well wrapped, "Flower a Farm", robust large tuber with a sprout. Excellent condition. Planted tuber in a pot to get it started growing, perhaps to make cuttings.) May 31, 2023: Transplanted (Planted sprouted plant at PG Johnson in second full row -- row two. There is also a cutting that "took" that I'll plant in the same row.) June 9, 2023: Transplanted (Successfully grown cutting of Alpen Cherub, planted at Johnson.) July 11, 2023: Bloomed (It looks like I planted one of these at CSS Project Grow. It bloomed this week.) November 14, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up a small dahlia clumps at CSS. Preparing it for winter storage in the garage this year, watching the temps with a Govee temperature sensor.) |
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Dahlia 'Arabian Night' |
Have Bulbs, corms, tubers (fall) Cutting garden Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Received tubers in a trade from a neighbor. Best guess on name of plant. | August 6, 2023: Bloomed (Planted near bird bath in back area. Tall plant.) August 30, 2023 - August 29, 2023: Bloomed (Also bloomed in the front near the birdbath, shorter plant as it gets more sun, 3 feet tall.) October 30, 2023: Obtained plant (Received from neighbor in a trade. ) November 18, 2023: Maintenance performed (Maintenance performed (Dug out the dahlia clump from the backyard birdbath area. It's a healthy tuber clump. I am preparing it for winter storage.)) |
| Dahlia 'Bloomquist Banquet' |
Prev Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cutting garden Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
New to me in 2023. Bloomquist Banquet is a rare tuber arriving Triple Wren Farm. It is part of their Legacy Collection. The 4" collarette with true red ray petals has ruffled true red collar petals that fade into sweet creamy-white tips. Hybridized by Paul Bloomquist of Lynden, Washington. 40" tall. Did not survive growing out in April, May. |
April 30, 2023: Potted up (Now potted & growing in the basement. Looking for first sprouts.) | |
| Dahlia 'Bloomquist Bethany' |
Prev Bulbs, corms, tubers (fall) Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
New to me in 2023. From Trip Wren Farms. | April 29, 2023: Obtained plant (Order from Triple Wren Farms: Miniature: up to 4 inches in diameter. Incurved Cactus Dark Blend ) April 30, 2023: Potted up (Now potted & growing in the basement. Looking for first sprouts.) June 14, 2023: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (Failed to grow) |
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Dahlia 'Bloomquist Daniella G' |
Have Dahlias Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Obtained plant in tuber swap from Emily S, connected with Ann Arbor Dahlias FB page. Actually, I have a plant that is similar to this. Will post a photo on my own plant list. |
April 26, 2022: Obtained plant (Received in an exchange / purchase with E.S. in the local dahlia FB group.) April 29, 2022: Seeds sown (Tubers sown -- Laid tubers onto soil bed indoors in humidity dome) to "wake up" the dahlias.) June 8, 2022: Potted up (I thought the planted ended, but actually it seems to have grown ok in a pot out on the pool deck. Will attach a photo. It bloomed in September 2023.) November 15, 2023: Winterized (Dug up and got ready for storage, overwintering.) |
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Dahlia 'Bold Accent' |
Have Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Bold Accent, Ordered from Swan Island Dahlias Mon, Jan 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023: Obtained plant (Order arrived. One of four tubers ordered.) May 2, 2023: Potted up (Planted tuber in greenhouse. ) June 27, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted by Gary into pot, Hawks backyard.) November 17, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up tuber from pot preparing for storage and trimmed for storage, stored in cool garage on November 20, 2023) April 13, 2024: Seeds sown (Planted a tuber, potted up and placed in the heated greenhouse.) |
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Dahlia 'Cambridge' |
Prev Dahlias Want to Have |
This one is a winner! Bought in California, it has large, robust blooms, sturdy stems, interesting coloring. It is not a tall plant, but for that reason may be lovely in the landscape. Lost this in spring sprout outs. The tuber rooted when "waking up" in 2023 |
April 19, 2022: Seeds sown (Tubers sown -- Laid tubers onto soil bed indoors in humidity dome) to "wake up" the dahlias. Purchased tubers at a store in SoCal with J.N.) April 25, 2022: Plant emerged (Sprouts from tray "wake up" method) July 22, 2022: Bloomed (Big, early blooms. A keeper! ) April 11, 2023: Potted up (Potted up on warm day, watered and put in greenhouse. Delayed planting due to nights in high 30s for two weeks of May.) May 31, 2023: Transplanted (Planted sprouted plant at PG Johnson. Added to west end of first full row -- row one.) |
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Dahlia 'Cherubino' |
Have Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Dahlia 'Cherubino' was ordered from Swan Island Dahlias Mon, Jan 30, 2023 | May 2, 2023: Potted up (One of four tubers ordered. Planted tuber in greenhouse. ) May 2, 2023: Potted up (Planted tuber in greenhouse. ) June 13, 2023: Transplanted (Planted near peach tree in front yard garden bed next to sidewalk. This is a sprouted tuber, the original plant. I also have a cutting that grew successfully and is now transplanted, taken from this tuber.) November 24, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up from front yard spot near peach tree. In process for preparing for storage, overwintering.) April 17, 2024: Potted up (Overwintered well, planted with visible growing eye. Placed in greenhouse.) |
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Dahlia City Lights™ Purple |
Have Dahlias Feature plant Landscaping Plant |
Note size and form is great for use as a landscaping dahlia. I've been multiplying them each year. Dark foliage is beautiful in he mixed borders. Purchased from Sell Farms & Nursery. In 2022, three plants are doing well in front yard landscaping, even in 90 degree heat. All have buds or blooms as of July 20, 2022. New to me in 2021. |
May 11, 2021: Obtained plant (Nursery purchased. Lovely, dark foliage) May 21, 2021: Transplanted (Front flower bed by magnolias) April 19, 2022: Seeds sown (Separated three sets of tubers. Laid tubers onto soil bed indoors in humidity dome to "wake up" the dahlias. Bought in 2021 from Sell Greenhouses and Nursery.) May 28, 2022: Transplanted (Transplanted into the front yard, three growing tubers, landscape.) July 1, 2022: Bloomed (First blooms) April 15, 2023: Potted up (Potted up 6+ tubers that seemed to overwinter well. Hoping for beautiful landscape dahlias like last year. ) May 6, 2023: Plant emerged (Starting to sprout. A little slow to sprout, but it's happening.) June 1, 2023: Transplanted (Planted seven sprouted plants in front flower bed by Star Magnolia. Good deal! Year 3. ) June 11, 2023: Transplanted (Planted an eighth sprouted plant in front yard south garden near the Star Magnolia facing north, in front of elderberry short bush. ) July 21, 2023: Bloomed (Seven plants all doing well as landscape plants in the front yard. Some blooming in mid-July.) October 3, 2023: Bloomed (Still going strong. Beautiful dark foliage and lovely, shorter height landscaping dahlia. Love it! Looking forward to doubling in 2024.) November 24, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up the seven clumps of dahlia clumps from the home front yard garden. Plenty of healthy tuber clumps that I'm preparing it for winter storage in the garage this year, watching the temps with a Govee temperature sensor.) December 10, 2023: Winterized (Divided and packaged 3 bags of tubers to use in 2024 for landscape use. ) |
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Dahlia 'Clearview Debby' |
Have Cutting garden Dahlias Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
March 20, 2024: Potted up (Found two tubers of this dahlia languishing, but one was actively trying to grow, in the basement. Stored it in the garage and potted it up today. Will attempt to grow and take cuttings from it. Seemed to have been from Emily S. two years ago. If it grows, wow!) April 2, 2024: Plant emerged (Growing, new green leaves. Growth.) April 13, 2024: Plant emerged (Growing well, both plants.) |
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Dahlia 'French Cancan' |
Have Bulbs, corms, tubers (fall) Cutting garden Dahlias Market Flower or Vegge New plants and seeds Perennials Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
New to me inn 2024. Lily's Garden Store 2024 Dahlia 'French Cancan' - Informal Decorative (1 tuber) × 1 $10.00 |
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Cactus Dahlia (Dahlia 'Friquolet') |
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I no longer have this dahlia. Ordered this some time ago (2020?) and it seems to not have survived it's first year. May try again when I get a new tuber. |
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Dahlia 'G.F. Hemerik' |
Have Dahlias Landscaping Plant New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Copper-orange, mignon-shaped single flowers on dwarf plants. Deadhead to increase prolific flowering. Featured at the Chicago Botanic gardens. Landscaping dahlia: Plant Height: 1-2 feet -- Plant Spread: 1-2 feet. Single, 2-3", 1-2', from Holland. NOTE for 2024: This dwarf orange dahlia has undertones of copper and rose. Good for containers & small gardens. Try combining it with City Lights purple flowers and with bronze foliage. |
May 20, 2023: Obtained plant (At the PG 1/2 off Plant Sale.) June 11, 2023: Transplanted (Planted on south side of Forest Pansy redbud raised bed in backyard. ) June 14, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted a 3rd tuber (small sprouts showing) into Forest Pansy redbud raised bed. ) August 8, 2023: Bloomed (In raised bed by Forest Pansy Redbud. Full Sun) October 3, 2023: Bloomed (Still going strong. A new favorite for landscape planting in the backyard. Will save for 2024 planting around the new red bud tree.) November 15, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug tubers. Will plant again in full sun around the redbud tree in 2024.) December 10, 2023: Winterized (Moved to storage in our insulated garage for the winter with a temp monitor. Will add heat if it gets too cold. ) December 10, 2023: Winterized (Moved to storage in our insulated garage for the winter with a temp monitor. Will add heat if it gets too cold. ) April 17, 2024: Potted up (2 pots & 6 planted in window boxes. ) |
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Dahlia Gallery® Pablo |
Have Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cottage Garden Dahlias Landscaping Plant New plants and seeds |
Note size: BB, Plant is shorter, landscaping dahlia height. Plant Height: 11-13 inches; Plant Spread: 15-18 inches) New to me in 2023. Could be used in short stem arrangements. |
April 22, 2023: Obtained plant (Received tuber clump in the mail from Brent & Becky's.) April 24, 2023: Potted up (Potted up tubers received yesterday and put in the greenhouse.) June 23, 2023: Transplanted (Planted this in the now sunny raised bed by the new Forest Pansy redbud tree in the backyard, on the north side near the Peach Fuzz dahlias.) July 13, 2023: Bloomed (Landscaping dahlia, shorter plant.) November 16, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug out and am preparing for winter storage. Would like to multiply these and use to surround the redbud in 2024. Landscaping dahlia.) December 11, 2023: Winterized (Moved to storage in our insulated garage for the winter with a temp monitor. Will add heat if it gets too cold. ) |
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Dahlia 'Hamilton Lillian' |
Want (Love to have)Dahlias Tender Perennial (Michigan) Want to Have |
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Dahlia 'Happy Butterfly' |
Have Dahlias New plants and seeds |
Gorgeous, vigorous first year growing this dahlia. It made many blooms, mid-size, until frost. I look forward to a 2nd year of flowers from this plant. Reliable bloom producer wherever it was planted, with full sun. Great 2ndary flower in bouquets. Give it good staking for 2024. |
April 26, 2022: Obtained plant (Received in an exchange / purchase with E.S. in the local dahlia FB group.) May 11, 2022: Plant emerged (Buds emerged.) May 24, 2022: Transplanted (Planted at CSS Project Grow.) July 22, 2022: Bloomed (And what a beautiful bloom it is.) September 14, 2022: Harvested (Multiple blooms on robust plant. See photo collage examples.) March 30, 2023: Potted up (Planted tuber from our basement storage closet spot in a pot and placed in greenhouse. Watered and won't water again until I see growth (or the pot feel very light.)) April 13, 2023: Potted up (2nd batch. Potted up on warm day, watered and put in cold frame or greenhouse. Cool weather predicted for next week.) June 2, 2023: Transplanted (Planted two good sized plants at CSS Project Grow. ) July 14, 2023: Bloomed (Happy to see first blooms today on this lovely, smaller dahlia.) November 11, 2023: Winterized (Dug the first of several Happy Butterfly plants. This one at CSS Proj Grow had a HUGE mother tuber that I cut off. There were several smaller tubers that fell off, plenty left to divide, put in vermiculte and overwinter.) November 20, 2023: Maintenance performed (Prepared for storage, trimmed, stored in cool garage on November 20, 2023) |
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Dahlia 'Heartthrob' |
Have Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Heartthrob, Ordered from Swan Island Dahlias Sep 26, 2022 Bloomed reliably, just tough to transfer. Easily damaged. Shows less than KAJ and the white collarettes. |
April 24, 2023: Potted up (Tuber received from Swan Island today, and planted. Currently indoors until it sprouts significantly. May take a cutting or two.) May 31, 2023: Transplanted (Planted sprouted plant at PG Johnson middle to west end of the second full row -- row two.) July 17, 2023: Bloomed (New collarette plant, bloomed.) November 20, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up the dahlia clump, small clump, on a cold day at Johnson. In process for preparing for storage, overwintering.) December 10, 2023: Winterized (Divided and packaged in vermiculte for 2024. Storing in our insulated garage for the winter with a temp monitor. Will add heat if it gets too cold. ) |
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Dahlia 'Just Peachy' |
Prev Cottage Garden Cutting garden Dahlias Feature plant |
Obtained from the Dahlia Barn in 2020. Have been growing for several years. Lovely color. Late summer flowering. One grew in 2022, but minimally noticed. Watch for it in 2023. |
April 6, 2021: Potted up (Potted up THREE pots during warm days. Will bring indoors after 10 day stint of warm weather ends, to guard against frost damage.) May 22, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in new front yard garden by peach tree.) May 28, 2021: Transplanted (Planted 2nd "Just Peachy" by peach tree. Cool weather - going down to the 40s overnight for several nights.) April 10, 2023: Seeds sown (Potted up and put in greenhouse. ) June 1, 2023: Transplanted (Planted a small, just barely sprouted plant at PG Johnson in the third full row -- row three, across from a Peach Fuzz dahlia.) July 12, 2023: Bloomed (Several plants blooming mid and late July. I also hear that Peach Fuzz is a high producer of tubers. I have three plants all blooming. Will see how it does Aug to October.) |
