Dahlia

Hi folks. I`m looking for a Dahlia called `Match`. I`ve tried looking but can`t seem to find it. It`s a cactus or semi-cactus(not sure which). Any help finding this would be appreciated. Cheers...freddy.

 

There's MATCHLESS a small SC., purple & white bicoloured, available from Winchester Growers.


http://www.cmlb.net/ndcsemicac/Page.php?id=19

 

Hi Mac. Thanks for looking, but it`s definitely Match. Cheers...freddy.

 

Here`s a link with a pic http://www.gapphotos.com/imagedetails.asp?imageno=43637

 

Hi freddy - The RHS plant finder says it is available from :-

Michael Mann, Winchester Growers Ltd
Varfell Farm, Long Rock, Penzanc, Cornwall, TR20 8AQ
Telephone(01736) 335851
Fax(01736) 851033
Email [email protected]
Website www.national-dahlia-collection.co.uk

Sion Jones, Station House Nurseries
Station Road, Burton, South Wirral, Cheshire, CH64 5SDUnited
Telephone0151 353 0022
Email [email protected]
Website www.eurodahlia.com

They both do mail order.

 

Hi PeterS. Good job !! I`ve been searching for hours ! Cheers...freddy.

 

PeterS, thanks again for the link, Dahlias are on order Cheers...freddy.

 

Hi folks. I have managed to source and plant the said Dahlias. I believe the next step is to take out the growing tip and allow side shoots to develop . I don`t want specimen blooms, but at least a reasonable size. So, my question is, how many side shoots should I allow to grow on ? Cheers...freddy.

 

Hi Freddy. I am delighted you have found what you wanted. I don't know much about Dahlias - but mine have increased over the years. I don't bother about pinching out. Its all going to die down over the winter and start again next year. I would consider this year one for building up the plant's strength which should transfer in healthy tubers. Tubers can then be divided in the spring (or you could take cuttings) - but you must take some of the woody crown with them - a tuber on its own will not sprout, as its a swollen root. It is not the same as a potatoe, which will sprout on its own, as it is a swollen stem rather than a root and consequently has growing points.

 

Hi again folks. Just thought I'd share a pic of 'Match' Cheers...freddy.

 

Well all I can say Freddy, is, it was well worth the chase around you had finding them because, they are stunning!!!:thumb: 02

 

Hi 02. I'm looking forward to next year because THEN I can propagate and also pinch out and stop the side-shoots making for better blooms. I'm following PeterS's advice and just letting them do what they want for this year. We have a few in a vase and I MUST say they really look good, very cheerful. Cheers...freddy.

 

hi freddy
i love that dahlia.i do prefer the cactus type ,i bought a bishop of llandaff for personal reasons ,and a pack with 3 cactus tubers in and started them off in a pot together,the yellow 1 has never had more than 2 flowers at a time ,the purple one has single flowers,and the red one just erupted in a mass of booms and they seem to last as i have only removed 3/4 dead heads


and as you can see by the nibbled leaves i have done very little to them

 

Congratulations Fredy - that looks superb - it is always nice to hear and see how things turn out.

 

Hi folks. The Dahlias are still flowering well, but I've noticed that some of the blooms are now looking a bit 'washed out'. Is there something I should have done (or can do at this time) to avert this ? Cheers...freddy.