Two favorites for 2016 in the Dahlias forum

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frankrichards16

Sep 26, 2016 7:27 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Frank Richards
Clinton, Michigan (Zone 5b)

For some reason I am into red this year. Here are photos of two favorites...

Dahlia 'Debora Ranae'

and Dahlia 'American Beauty'

https://www.flickr.com/photos/...

| @frankrichards16 | Post #1283322 (1)

pirl

Sep 27, 2016 7:58 AM CST

Name: Arlene
Southold, Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)

Beautiful, Frank. The depth of color is great.

| @pirl | Post #1283585 (2)

Oberon46

Sep 27, 2016 9:42 AM CST

Name: Mary Stella
Chester, VA (Zone 7b)

I agree. Color is truly rich. And I like the form with the pointed petals. Thanks for sharing.

From -60 Alaska to +100 Virginia. Wahoo

| @Oberon46 | Post #1283655 (3)

MyRee

Oct 29, 2016 10:49 AM CST

Name: Marie
Brigham City, Utah (Zone 5b)

I have American Beauty ordered for next year but I have not seen Debora Ranae. Does the color stay that dark? and how big is it. They are both beautiful.

| @MyRee | Post #1308379 (4)

frankrichards16

Oct 29, 2016 4:41 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Frank Richards
Clinton, Michigan (Zone 5b)

Both plants were 4-5 feet tall this year. Deborah Ranae stays dark red.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/...

| @frankrichards16 | Post #1308598 (5)

mandolls

Oct 30, 2016 6:59 AM CST

Name: Geof
NW Wisconsin (Zone 4b)

That Deborah Renae is nice!!

My favorite and most prolific red this year was Dana Iris. It was an early bloomer and just kept producing all season.

Dahlia 'Dana Iris'
Uploaded by mandolls

| @mandolls | Post #1308891 (6)

pirl

Oct 30, 2016 7:22 AM CST

Name: Arlene
Southold, Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)

Pretty, Geof. It's nice when they just don't give up.

| @pirl | Post #1308899 (7)

lauriebasler

Nov 15, 2016 10:26 PM CST

Name: Laurie b
Western Washington (Zone 7b)

Those are so beautiful. Do they prefer being right down in the ground, or will they perform well in pots too? You are making me want to try them.

Thank you for such great pics. Good post.

Laurie B.

| @lauriebasler | Post #1319208 (8)

frankrichards16

Nov 16, 2016 11:53 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Frank Richards
Clinton, Michigan (Zone 5b)

Have not tried these in a pot.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/...

| @frankrichards16 | Post #1319399 (9)

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