Onward!

Continuing with my Dahlias that I am growing for 2014......

The Tutti Frutti......

An interesting name, this Dahlia is very similar to the Coral Gypsy but it has more depth to it. Also it is a smaller bloom at 4 inches. Makes a great cut flower as well.


Next the Matchmaker......

I grew this one last year and did not have great results. I only got 3 blooms from it before our first freeze of the year. BUT I absolutely LOVE this flower. So I bought two new tubers this year to grow, Hopefully I will have better luck this time. It produces 4-inch flowers that cut really well.



The Gloriosa is next

I was originally on the fence about this Dahlia but I decided to take a chance. It grows 6-8 inch blooms and cuts wonderfully. We all know I am not a big fan of the yellows but I think this one might grow on me. I like the shape of the petals and the size. We shall see....


Poppers Dahlia (Love the name)

Another red/orange dahlia. This one I got to see in person at the Swan Island Dahlia Festival 2013. I liked it because of the shape and also it can be any pattern. All red, all yellow, half red/ half yellow and so on, you get the picture.... Its 4-6 inches blooms are a real eye catcher. Should go well with my Gloriosa dahlia.

 

 

The Velda Inez

 

A small white and purple dahlia. Its definitely a cutie. This is my only small dahlia I chose this year. The flowers are 2-4 inches. It should be fun to see it bloom.