dahlia imperialis

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    was given an dahlia imperialis [tree dahlia]it is a triffid it gets to about 6 metres, blooms in late autumn, has anyone grown one and how hardy is it, it can get cold in autumn do not want to lose it
     
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    [​IMG] Hi brazil, It is a plant from central America so I wouldn't have thought it was hardy. Try googling there are allot of sites with info on it & some are uk. Wonderful plant, will be interested to know how you get on. Best of luck. [​IMG]
     
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    thanks for reply will let you know it has grown so quick lovely leaf structure reminds me of rhus typhina
     
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    :D :D Very nice :D :D
     
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    Brazil, When I was at Wisley garden a few weeks ago I think they had it bedded out in the borders.
    Dont know but presume you treat it like any other Dhalia.
     
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    i work there i should walk round a bit more really cheers pete
     
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    Lucky so and so. What part do you work in?
     
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    plant centre and occasionally botany amazing place lunch in the gardens and all that it is a top job
     
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    Sounds good, especially this time of the year. Have a look up near the greenhouses in the tropical borders, where the bananas and cannas are, I think that where I saw the Dahalias.
     
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