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Why not try to root it? You probably would have better results if you give the cutting some protection from the hot sun for a while ( in a pot), and then you could transplant it when the roots have formed. Many of us do stem cuttings in the spring. You should also get more tubers in the fall.
DB Fantastic!
I guess you must be close to my home, being that you belong to Dahlia societies in NY and CT.
I am from East Hartford, Ct. Since I do not have your contact info, (you mentioned helping me out with your fine Varieties)and I tried to find an e-mail address or something to contact you in spring........... perhaps there is another way, (hint)
How would you like to have a complete stranger visit?
Love to see the garden in person. ( I know this is bold, rash and uncalled for and please forgive my inproriety) :)
Please Keep the pictures comming
Thanks, Ox
I have mine growing quite close (6" - 9 "), and they don't rot. I am wondering if your bed is getting adequate drainage. Mine are slightly raised so I know they get the drainage they need. On the other hand, I have to water every day. Another thought might be the soil make-up. Is there too much clay, and not enough organics?
Wow alyrics, you're planting Thomas Edison in a pot? How big is the pot(diameter wise)? I have a friend who wants to grow T.E. in a pot also but we don't know how big of a pot it has to be. Also, please let me know if it's thriving well in the pot. Any info would be most helpful...
Tracy
linht......yes, my Zorros are darker....the flash may have gone off when I took the photo causing them to look lighter. I've cut one off the bush and put it in a vase
It measures 10 inches across, just like the other two.
I'm only growing 3 up at a time to get them large.
DB
They're lovely! I order from Breck's also and I question their description on bloom widths because my Kelvin Floodlight is always about 10 - 12 inches but the catalog says it's about 9 inches. And Garden Wonder is suppose to be 6 inches but mine are always around 4 - 5 inches. Oh well, at least they bloom I guess.
I use to have a big problem with animals big and small using my garden as a buffet. The Liquid Fence has helped amazingly. It actually does keep the squirrels out because I still see them chillin' in my neighbors' yards but they NEVER come in to mine anymore. I spray it about every other day and that seems to work well. I know it smells like "rear end" but it works wonders.
Great shot. A very nice way to celebrate .
Bill
Outstanding! You have at least 2 gorgeous women in your life!