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Dahlia 'Just Peachy' |
Prev Cottage Garden Cutting garden Dahlias Feature plant |
Obtained from the Dahlia Barn in 2020. Have been growing for several years. Lovely color. Late summer flowering. One grew in 2022, but minimally noticed. Watch for it in 2023. |
April 6, 2021: Potted up (Potted up THREE pots during warm days. Will bring indoors after 10 day stint of warm weather ends, to guard against frost damage.) May 22, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in new front yard garden by peach tree.) May 28, 2021: Transplanted (Planted 2nd "Just Peachy" by peach tree. Cool weather - going down to the 40s overnight for several nights.) April 10, 2023: Seeds sown (Potted up and put in greenhouse. ) June 1, 2023: Transplanted (Planted a small, just barely sprouted plant at PG Johnson in the third full row -- row three, across from a Peach Fuzz dahlia.) July 12, 2023: Bloomed (Several plants blooming mid and late July. I also hear that Peach Fuzz is a high producer of tubers. I have three plants all blooming. Will see how it does Aug to October.) |
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Dahlia 'Kelsey Annie Joy' |
Have Cutting garden Dahlias Feature plant Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
2020, First year growing this dahlia. It was among the first to bloom, in July, from a new tuber purchased online. Planted in a pot in perennial - bird bath garden. It is still blooming in October. Unique, lovely, sturdy and long lasting blooms. 2023: This has become one of my all time favorite dahlias, this beautiful collarette. I cannot get over it's lovely form, it's apricot, light orange and yellow tints and its vigorous nature. BONUS: it blooms early! Downside, blooms are fragile and do not travel well. |
May 22, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted sprouting tuber in a pot to continue growing. Will transplant and grow in a large pot like last year.) April 22, 2022: Seeds sown (Tubers sown in pots (at least three pots) and place in cold frame. Can move to new greenhouse when temp drops below 40. This is the third growing this cool collarette dahlia.) May 27, 2022: Transplanted (Planted in backyard rear garden, 2 tuber clumps, sprouted, in large pots. Planted one additional pot with Penhill Autumn Shade in same area.) July 23, 2022: Bloomed (One of the first of the dahlias to bloom. Lovely, robust collarette.) April 9, 2023: Potted up (Potted up, moved to greenhouse.) April 13, 2023: Potted up (Second batch, potted up. ) April 19, 2023: Potted up (Third batch of Kelsey Annie Joys potted up with active shoots growing, tucked in the greenhouse which is rapidly getting full. What a winner this amazing tuber is! I'll have LOTS.) May 31, 2023: Transplanted (Planted hearty tall sprouted plant at PG Johnson on the west end of the second full row -- row two.) June 11, 2023: Transplanted (Planted two more KAJ in sunflower row, south fence. Keep an eye out for crown gall virus in KAJs. I threw 3 away because of what seemed to be crown gall.) July 7, 2023: Bloomed (Has some of the earliest blooms of any of my dahlias. Vigorous and prolific, a great bloomer!) October 22, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up first clump of dahlias at CSS Project Grow. Dug up 2nd clump on a cold day at Johnson on Nov 20. In process for preparing for storage, overwintering.) April 3, 2024: Seeds sown (First of several tubers that are now potted up, first batch of tubers started in the greenhouse. Seemed to have survived winter storage well.) April 15, 2024: Potted up (Potted up two more KAJ's for selling at the Project Grow dahlia sale.) April 16, 2024: Potted up (Potted two more eyed up tubers to sell at PG Dahlia sale.) April 20, 2024: Plant emerged |
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Dahlia 'Kelsey Sunshine' |
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Ordered from Flower A Farm on February 11, 2023. Did not survive waking-up process. Did not grow. |
April 7, 2023: Seeds sown (Received by mail yesterday, well wrapped, "Flower a Farm", slender, healthy tuber with a sprout. Excellent condition. Planted tuber in a pot to get it started growing, perhaps to make cuttings.) May 31, 2023: Transplanted (Planted sprouted plant at PG Johnson on the west end of the second full row -- row two.) |
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Dahlia 'La Luna' |
Have Cutting garden Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Received from Laura. Beautiful understated lemony stripes on some of the blooms. Sturdy, larger plant. A keeper for 2024. | June 1, 2023: Obtained plant (Obtained tubers (several) at PG 1/2 off plant sale.) June 14, 2023: Transplanted (East row, external at CSS Project Grow ) August 16, 2023: Bloomed (Gorgeous blooms. A keeper!) November 12, 2023: Harvested (Good tubers. Harvested at CSS outer row.) December 2, 2023: Winterized (Divided large clump of tubers, prepped for winter, dusted with cinnamon, in garage storage with Govee temperature monitor.) |
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Dahlia 'Labyrinth' |
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Labyrinth, Ordered from Swan Island Dahlias Sep 26, 2022. Received. New to me in 2023. I've read that it is slow to bloom. Have started it indoors and there is a sprout on the tuber as of April 28. |
April 24, 2023: Potted up (Tuber received from Swan Island today, and planted. Currently indoors until it sprouts significantly. May take a cutting or two.) May 31, 2023: Transplanted (Planted sprouted plant at PG Johnson on the west end of the third full row -- row three, near the Clary Sage.) July 23, 2023: Bloomed July 23, 2023: Bloomed (Lovely first bloom. More buds on the new plant. ) October 25, 2023: Bloomed (Had two blooms in mid-October photos. A keeper. Exotic style, beautiful purple, carmine pink, blush coral shadings.) November 24, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up tubers on a cold day at Johnson. Smaller tubers. Will give it more attention in 2024. Gorgeous blooms definitely worth attention in 2024.) April 2, 2024: Seeds sown (Planted first of two tubers, part of Day 1, first batch of tubers started in the greenhouse. Seemed to have survived winter storage OK.) April 16, 2024: Plant emerged (Yay! Will explore taking a cutting.) |
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Dahlia 'Magic Sunrise' |
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Magic Sunrise - Dahlia Bought tubers at Costco, Penhill Autumn Shade and Magic Sunrise. Grew both at Project Grow community garden in 2020. In 2021, we now have a sunny front yard garden bed for them, with more room. |
May 13, 2020: Obtained plant (Bought tubers at Costco, Penhill Autumn Shade and Magic Sunrise. I have a photo of the package in my Dahlia photo album) April 26, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted tuber in a pot. ) May 28, 2021: Transplanted (Planted sprouted tuber (grown in a pot in late April) in new front yard garden bed by peach tree.) November 8, 2021: Winterized (Dug out the tubers for winter storage. Plants bloomed late, September, October. Early planting in April helped a lot. Will try a new dedicated dahlia bed in 2022 at Johnson's preserve. Costco purchased two years ago with Autumn Shade.) April 22, 2022: Seeds sown (Tubers sown in pots (at least two or more pots) and place in cold frame. Can move to new greenhouse when temp drops below 40. This is the third growing this dahlia.) May 2, 2022: Plant emerged (Placed in greenhouse to mature sprouts) October 25, 2023: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (Gave all these tubers away. Grew tired of this plant.) |
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Dahlia 'Maks Michele' |
Have Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
New cultivar by Labough Dahlias, new for 2021. Bloomed well. Plant stalks are slender, yet sturdy enough to hold the lacinated style of blooms that are quite jazzy to see when several are in full bloom. A lovely newer dahlias to enjoy. Three strong plants in 2023. Were mostly well staked. MUST have good staking, and will reward with excellent blooms. |
April 20, 2022: Obtained plant (From Labough's Dahlias) April 29, 2022: Seeds sown (Planting in trays indoors with light to "wake up" the dahlias) May 10, 2022: Plant emerged June 3, 2022: Transplanted (At Johnson PG.) August 29, 2022: Bloomed (Started to grow in small pot as of May 16, 2022. Planted at Johnson. Many blooms on plant. Quite a beauty. Prolific.) April 16, 2023: Potted up (Potted up 3+ tubers that seemed to overwinter well. Hoping for beautiful lacinated blooms like last year. ) July 28, 2023: Bloomed (First big bloom on one of two or three plants in the Dahlia garden, Johnson Project Grow 2023) November 20, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up three dahlia clumps on a cold day at Johnson. In process for preparing for storage, overwintering.) December 1, 2023: Winterized (Tubers prepped for winter, in garage storage with Govee temperature monitor.) December 10, 2023: Winterized (Divided and packaged in vermiculte for 2024. Storing in our insulated garage for the winter with a temp monitor. Will add heat if it gets too cold. ) |
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Dahlia 'Mero Star' |
Prev Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Dahlias Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
March 3, 2023: Obtained plant (Bought a new tuber from Lowe's.) Had it some years ago and lost it some fall season (had confused it with another dahlia. Trying again, now planted in pot in new greenhouse. | April 6, 2021: Potted up (Potted up two pots during warm days. Will bring indoors after 10 day stint of warm weather ends, to guard against frost damage.) May 22, 2021: Transplanted (Planted in new front garden by Star Magnolia. ) January 18, 2023: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) January 18, 2023: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (No longer have this plant ) March 3, 2023: Obtained plant (Bought a new tuber from Lowe's. We'll see how it goes. Glad to get this color again.) March 29, 2023: Potted up (Potted up from purchased tuber and placed in the greenhouse. 1st year using the greenhouse to start dahlias early.) April 12, 2023: Plant emerged (Growing vigorously from tuber in greenhouse, 2023.) July 24, 2023: Bloomed (At CSS Project Grow. Big, beautiful bloom.) |
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Dahlia 'Midnight Moon' |
Have Bulbs, corms, tubers (fall) Cottage Garden Cutting garden Dahlias Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
I received several tubers of this dahlia from Marcella in 2022. It is a smaller plant, but makes up for it in creating the most lovely, purple round-edged blooms. 2024 solid performer of smaller blooms, lush foliage. Needs good staking. Dahlia 'Midnight Moon' Size: Small (BB): over 4 to 6 inches in diameter. Form: Formal Decorative (FD) Color: Light Blend (LB) Year Introduced: 1998 Country of Origin: United States Hybridizer or Originator: Gitts, N ADS Classification Code: 3010 |
August 6, 2022: Bloomed (New dahlia from Marcella. Beautiful small dahlia. Gorgeous in arrangements with Thomas Edison.) August 29, 2022: Bloomed (New bloom. Identified with help from Facebook dahlia fans) April 29, 2023: Potted up (Potting up in the greenhouse and growing both there and indoors in the basement until sprouts are spotted.) May 31, 2023: Transplanted (Successfully divided and grew 4-5 of this plant (after identifying it) in 2023. Transplanted (planted sprouted plants) at PG Johnson in the north fence row, somewhat in the middle.)) June 13, 2023: Transplanted (Planted two sprouted plants in front yard garden near the Star Magnolia and next to a Cafe au Lait dahlia.) June 30, 2023: Transplanted (G. transplanted the last remaining dahlias including several of these.) July 21, 2023: Bloomed (Bloomed at Johnson Project Grow dahlia garden.) November 24, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up a descent sized dahlia clump by the Star Magnolia and another from the end of the new Sunflower row garden on a cold day . In process for preparing for storage, overwintering.) |
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Dahlia 'Penhill Autumn Shade' |
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2024: What a robust dahlia. Overwintered very well this winter, 2023-2024. I have about 20 divided tubers all budded up, am planting. 2021: Where and when it started: Planting in new front gardens by Star Magnolia. Bought tubers at Costco, Penhill Autumn Shade and Magic Sunrise. Grew both at Project Grow community garden in 2020. In 2021, we now have a sunny front yard garden bed for them, with more room. Potted up during warm days in April. Brought indoors after 10 day stint of warm weather ended. This plant grew vigorously, and was one of the first to transplant in May. In 2022, still one of the most vigorous dahlias that I have, and what blooms! It may be a sport of the original Penhill Autumn Shade. |
May 13, 2020: Obtained plant (Bought tubers at Costco, Penhill Autumn Shade and Magic Sunrise. ) April 7, 2021: Potted up (Potted up during warm days. Will bring indoors after 10 day stint of warm weather ends, to guard against frost damage.) May 22, 2021: Transplanted (Largest growing of the dahlias. Planted in new front garden by Star Magnolia.) May 28, 2021: Transplanted (Planted another in front garden by Star Magnolia and 'Mero Star' Dahlia.) April 22, 2022: Seeds sown (Tubers sown in pots (at least three pots) and place in cold frame. Can move to new greenhouse when temp drops below 40. This is the third growing this Penhill beauty.) May 27, 2022: Transplanted (Planted in backyard rear garden, 1 tuber clump, sprouted, by two Kelsey Anna Joy dahlias, all in large pots. ) April 13, 2023: Potted up (Potted up on warm day, watered.) May 6, 2023: Potted up (Potted up all the remaining Penhill Autumn Shade tubers after dividing. ) May 31, 2023: Transplanted (At Johnson Project Grow ) June 14, 2023: Transplanted (At CSS Project Grow, front east by PG sign.) June 23, 2023: Transplanted (Planted two of these in the now sunny raised bed by the new Forest Pansy redbud tree in the backyard and next to the Peach Fuzz dahlias also planted there. Staked.) July 17, 2023: Bloomed (Large bloom at CSS Project Grow) November 12, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug out tubers at CSS and at the backyard at our Hawks garden, about 4 plants that will create enough tubers for sale for 2024.) November 20, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up three clumps of tubers on a cold day at Johnson Project Grow. Solid, beefy tubers.) April 3, 2024: Seeds sown (Potted 3-4 tubers, first batch of tubers started in the greenhouse. Seemed to have survived winter storage well. Solid with a bud. ) April 13, 2024: Plant emerged (First shoot from several potted plants emerged.) April 14, 2024: Potted up (Potted up about 10 pots with growing eyes or shoots. At least 5-6 of them will be donations to the Project Grow plant sale.) |
| Dahlia 'Penny Lane' |
Have Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cutting garden Dahlias Market Flower or Vegge New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
April 26, 2024: Obtained plant (Obtained tuber from Laura at Dahlia Divas tag & bag. New to me 2024.) | ||
| Dahlia 'Red One' |
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Received this unnamed tuber in trade from a neighbor, did have the label - red ball dahlia. Heritage dahlia from a former home owner who used to grow dahlias extensively. | November 1, 2022: Obtained plant (Received a clump of this unnamed tuber in trade from a neighbor -- label - red ball dahlia. Placeholder Heritage dahlia from a former home owner who used to grow dahlias extensively. ) June 8, 2023: Transplanted (Planted in bird bath area flower bed, back yard.) July 12, 2023: Bloomed (Lovely red.) November 17, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up tubers from backyard location. Will give it more attention in 2024.) |
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| Dahlia 'Sakura Fubuki' |
Have Bulbs, corms, tubers (fall) Cutting garden Dahlias Feature plant New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
New to me in 2023, Sakura Fubuki Dahlia ordered from Old House Dahlias in Oregon. Good prices. Did not see this bloom in 2023. Will check again in 2024 to see if the tuber I have and grew in 2023 produces flowers in 2024. NOTE: long growing period Advertised as "Extra strong plants." Height: 36 – 48" Spacing: 18-24 in. Bloom Season: Summer into Mid to Late Fall Flower color: Pink Features serrated and semi-frilled florets that are white at the base and turn deep pink near the edges. Some yellow shows near the central petals. Good height for medium size borders and fresh-cut flower arrangements. |
May 6, 2023: Potted up (Arrived yesterday, potted up & put in greenhouse. All have sprouts. ) November 22, 2023: Maintenance performed (Seemed like it did not grow, except I dug out a tuber with this label in the corner of the garden by Thomas Edison in 2023. Unsure what kind of blooms it made. Looking for photos.) December 10, 2023: Winterized (I have two tubers now divided and packaged in vermiculte for 2024. Storing in our insulated garage for the winter with a temp monitor. Will add heat if it gets too cold. ) |
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Dahlia 'Senior's Hope' |
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Local exchange with Emily. Did not make it. Ended. | April 29, 2022: Seeds sown (Laid tubers onto soil bed indoors in humidity dome to "wake up" the dahlias. ) May 27, 2022: Obtained plant (Received tuber in an exchange / purchase with E.S. in the local dahlia FB group.) June 7, 2022: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (Seemed to have died. Will try again when I get another tuber.) |
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Dahlia 'Thomas A. Edison' |
Have Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cottage Garden Cutting garden Dahlias |
Produces outstanding, deep purple, large blooms, especially when staked well. Plant is robust. Produces long stems if sturdy stakes are used. Stake EARLY. |
April 21, 2016: Obtained plant (Approximate date: Obtained this dahlia around 2016 with yellow dahlias in a package, possibly from Costco. ) April 6, 2021: Cuttings took (Potted up one cutting, placed in cold frame, Potted during warm days. Will bring indoors after 10 day stint of warm weather ends, to guard against frost damage.) April 30, 2021: Plant emerged ("Deep Purple" leaves showing) May 18, 2021: Obtained plant (Obtained an official 'Thomas Edison' from Marcella. Will compare to Deep Purple ones.) May 20, 2021: Obtained plant (Planted tuber in front flower bed, near fence, near Tulip Magnolia.) May 28, 2021: Transplanted (Planted two more in front flower beds by new Star Magnolia.) June 30, 2021: Bloomed (Early June Bloom in 2021 by waking this robust dahlia early in March.) April 22, 2022: Seeds sown (Tubers sown in pots (at least three pots) and place in cold frame. Can move to new greenhouse when temp drops below 40. This is the third year growing this deep purple beauty. It will bloom in late June if started early, like late March or early April.) April 28, 2023: Potted up (Lost some tubers, and there was some withering, but had enough to plant 4-5 Thomas Edisons. Growing on in greenhouse.) May 15, 2023: Plant emerged (Growing on in greenhouse.) June 2, 2023: Transplanted (Planted two at Johnson. Will plant more.) June 5, 2023: Transplanted (Planted two sprouted plants in the front yard border garden near the Star Magnolia.) July 28, 2023: Bloomed (At Johnson Project Grow ) November 22, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up tubers on a cold day at Johnson. Smaller tubers, not prolific with tubers or blooms. Will give it better staking (MUCH better staking) and more attention in 2024.) |
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Dahlia 'Tsuki Yori No Shisha' |
Have Cutting garden Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Reviewed as one of the best fimbriated dahlias. Creamy-white color of fringed, twisted petals split at their tip that creates a frilly sea anemone effect. Bloom 6-8 in. wide (15-20 cm), resemble sea anemones with their twisted petals split at their tip. They hold up as a tall plant, not top-heavy even in wet weather. |
May 20, 2023: Obtained plant (Obtained tubers (several) at PG 1/2 off plant sale. ) July 12, 2023: Transplanted (Planted at CSS Project Grow) August 30, 2023: Bloomed (Planted in outside east fence at CSS Project Grow. After staking, is growing well. ) November 13, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up tubers, one plant at CSS. Ready to divide and package up.) November 20, 2023: Maintenance performed (Processed the tubers with vermiculite, small tubers, put into garage cold storage, overwintering. ) |
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Dahlia 'Wildcat' |
Have Dahlias Lisianthus (Eustoma) and Roses New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Ordered from Swan Island Dahlias Jan 30, 2023 | April 28, 2023: Obtained plant (Arrived with three other tubers.) May 1, 2023: Potted up (Planted tuber in greenhouse. ) May 30, 2023: Transplanted (Planted at Johnson Project Grow.) July 18, 2023: Bloomed (Two blooms on this new dahlia. Good height for July.) December 22, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up tubers on a cold day at Johnson. Smaller tubers. Will give it more attention in 2024. ) April 2, 2024: Seeds sown (Potted up several tubers and placed in the greenhouse.) |
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Dahlia 'Yellow Happiness' |
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Have had these tubers for years. Do not remember how I got them. Now I think what I have is actually Yellow Star. |
May 20, 2021: Seeds sown (Planted tuber in front flower bed, near fence, near tulip magnolia.) May 21, 2021: Transplanted (Tuber planted at Project Grow.) May 30, 2023: Transplanted (Planted one plant at Johnson.) May 30, 2023: Bloomed (Beautiful, large, first blossom. Fully cactus style.) |
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Dahlia 'Yellow Star' |
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Lovely, robust, sunny cactus dahlia. Many blooms. | April 19, 2022: Seeds sown (Laid tubers onto soil bed indoors in humidity dome to "wake up" the dahlias. Yellow dahlia from white and yellow flowering package from Aldi's.) July 23, 2022: Bloomed (Early bloomer! In New Johnson dahlia garden. ) April 24, 2023: Potted up (Divided and planted 3 tubers. Placed in greenhouse.) June 10, 2023: Transplanted (Planted another sprouted plant in sunflower row, South fence of backyard. ) June 11, 2023: Transplanted (Planted in sunflower row, south fence.) November 20, 2023: Maintenance performed (Dug up several clumps of tubers on a cold day at Johnson Project Grow. Solid tubers, tho' slender.) April 2, 2024: Seeds sown (Potted up the first one or two of several tubers, part of the first batch of tubers started in the greenhouse. Seemed to have survived winter storage more or less OK. One tuber had some mold. Others were better. Necks tend to be thin and prone to weakness.) April 13, 2024: Plant emerged (Tuber with a weak neck is growing vigorously. Other tuber is growing. ) May 13, 2024: Transplanted (Planted two of the most vigorous plants of 4 potted tubers growing, in Sunflower Row (south facing) of home garden, earliest dahlia planting ever in our zone! It is 50 degrees or higher for the next 10 days in Michigan,) |
