A longing for dahlia bravado and my picks for the coming season ahead - puddings - cream, custard, raspberries, mulberry dark reds. I want stars much more.
Glorious post so enjoyable to read, fabulous in all ways, of course you can’t say that about the tubers outrageous! You are such a good writer. Such a treat to see your picks. I also have Tartan! can’t wait. I knew I should have got Night Silence. Maybe I will try that first one that worked in your grandma’s garden and the frozen raspberry trifle Darkarin. Thank you for this joyful post, I didn’t bother with the dahlias last year, now I am happy thinking about them for this year
Waltzing Mathilde and Fashion Monger have captured my imagination! They are gorgeous! And can be planted in pots. I'll see how they do at our new place (once we make it there).
Loved this post! Need to see how to make slugs ~Done! Done! Done!~
Fabulous descriptions as always! I grow all my dalhias in large pots on a long table. No slugs, or critters eating them. I have many singles, as the bees can really get in and enjoy their pollen. Bishops children, and collarett types. I have twenty one tubers!!😄
The shift towards those terracota and custard tones feels really smart for cutting. Had a similar revelation last season when I realized the deep reds, while dramatic in the garden, can be almost too heavy indoors. Those softer burnt oranges and cream blends actully work better under most lighting, kinda like how old botanical illustratoins always used those muted palettes for a reason. Plus overwintering in place with that mulch approach saves so much spring hassle.
So delighted x
Me too. Curse the slugs x
Glorious post so enjoyable to read, fabulous in all ways, of course you can’t say that about the tubers outrageous! You are such a good writer. Such a treat to see your picks. I also have Tartan! can’t wait. I knew I should have got Night Silence. Maybe I will try that first one that worked in your grandma’s garden and the frozen raspberry trifle Darkarin. Thank you for this joyful post, I didn’t bother with the dahlias last year, now I am happy thinking about them for this year
Waltzing Mathilde and Fashion Monger have captured my imagination! They are gorgeous! And can be planted in pots. I'll see how they do at our new place (once we make it there).
Loved this post! Need to see how to make slugs ~Done! Done! Done!~
Well these all look gorgeous enough to eat. Fabulous. I’m hoping to get some going in pots this year.
This was a glorious post and exactly why I’m a subscriber. Excited to hear about the slug details…I also have many slugs to contend with. Thanks!
Seriously thinking of putting a bed of these beauties in the allotment next year having read this. Thanks!
I wasn't bothered about dahlias this year (slugs always get them) but you've convinced me to go again! Eagerly awaiting Jenny Eclair's slug post!
Thank you so much for making this delightful wisdom free - remarkably generous.
Fabulous descriptions as always! I grow all my dalhias in large pots on a long table. No slugs, or critters eating them. I have many singles, as the bees can really get in and enjoy their pollen. Bishops children, and collarett types. I have twenty one tubers!!😄
Wow! Refreshing: )
The shift towards those terracota and custard tones feels really smart for cutting. Had a similar revelation last season when I realized the deep reds, while dramatic in the garden, can be almost too heavy indoors. Those softer burnt oranges and cream blends actully work better under most lighting, kinda like how old botanical illustratoins always used those muted palettes for a reason. Plus overwintering in place with that mulch approach saves so much spring hassle.