You guys and gals should pop over to the Dahlia Cubit. I'm just dusting it off right now, but the more dahlia lovers in the world, the better. I'd love to have your photos and discussion added.
That Bishops Children (Child?) in purple is stunning, Steven. Love the dark foliage as well. Someone gave me seeds this year, so I'm going to use them on a corner of one perennial bed. Very cheerful in a mass planting.
Candy if your tubers haven't sprouted yet, you might want to gently excavate and look for shoots. I realize those posts are almost a month old, but I'd hate for you miss the chance to head off trouble and lose them. Same for the non-sprouter, unless it's sprouted by now. There are always some that come without the all-important eyes on otherwise healthy looking, even rooted, tubers. A major bummer!
It's so wet out here and cool- all time record setting wet for the start of Seattle's "dry" season. It's the dahlia's worst nightmare to try to grow in a sea of mud in 50-60 degree temps.
Mine are just sitting there waiting for some sun and heat to progress. On the upside, I haven't lost any (yet) and I won't have to water for weeks~!
I'll be back- someday!
