The Final 3

The last 3 Dahlias that I ordered were for a friend of mine for Christmas. Again as with my mothers she loves to garden and especially loves pink flowers. All 3 of them I would definitly grow myself. Hopefully she shares when fall comes 'round. =)


The first one is called "Cameo Peach"

Its an older model from 1974 growing 4 feet high with 7 inch blooms. This one will be fun to grow! A pink and yellow blend that gives it a peachy look. It is an exhibition style but also good for cutting.



Next up, China Doll

Introduced in 1994. It is considered a "dwarf" dahlia because the plant only grows to 18 inches BUT the blooms are 4 inches. A real beauty, with a yellow base and rose edged petal in a waterlily shape. This dahlia is an early bloomer.


The last introduction..... Raz Ma Taz

Talk about vibrant! Another that has a yellow base blending to a deep raspberry red. This is one that I wanted for myself but just don't have the room for it. A large producer of 2 1/2 inch blooms on a 3 1/2 foot bush, it is recommended as a cut flower and should do well in exhibition.


Well those are all of the Dahlias that I have ordered for myself, my family, and my friends. They ship mid April so I will be anxiously awaiting a large package in the mail! Next up I need to get my flower boxes going so I can tell you all about them! More to come! =)

A Super Happy Mother in law!

On Christmas day my Mother in law opened her gift, and immediately smiled! I knew I made the right choice! She mainly grows purple and pink flowers, so my color choices were limited to just that, but it did not bother me any. I love those colors as well. She has LOTS of room for Dahlias. Her front yard is loaded with BEAUTIFUL hydrangea's (my favorite plant) the blooms range from a light blue to a dark purple. I envy those hydrangeas every time I visit *sigh*...... The Dahlias will fit perfectly anywhere in her garden.


The first of the 3 is the Patches Dahlia

Patches grows 8 inch blooms... 8 INCH BLOOMS! Whoa! They are fuchsia/purple in color with white tips, they can be evenly tipped, randomly tipped or no white tips at all. Its an early bloomer on a 4 1/2 foot bush.  This is one of the only large bloomers that I ordered. Very excited to see it in person!



From big to small.... The Rebecca Lynn

 

 

2 1/2 inch blooms in a beautiful dark rose color on a 3 foot bush. This ball style dahlia is a super cut flower with it's long sturdy stems. It is a compact plant and will look great anywhere in my mother in law's garden! I am confident that this will be one of her favorites!

 

 

 

 

And finally.... Mystique

 



Introduced in 1994 the "Mystique" is a very original color, it is described as being a dusty rose color with "frosted" tips. The 4 1/2 foot bush produces 4 inch blooms on a sturdy stem for cutting. This one would do well in exhibition. Another that I may end up growing in my own garden down the road!



3 more left.........