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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.) May 29, 2024: Transplanted (In newest dahlia space, new 2nd Johnson garden by NorthWest fence, two tubers.) |
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Dahlia 'Labyrinth' |
Have Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
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.) May 22, 2024: Transplanted (Planted good size plant in backyard SE garden near two new D.A. Windemere roses. Used new rebar staking.) May 23, 2024: Transplanted (At CSS Project Grow in row 2. ) |
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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. ) May 1, 2024: Seeds sown (Planted tubers in pots.) |
| 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' |
Have Dahlias Landscaping Plant New plants and seeds |
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 'Totally Tangerine' |
Have Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cottage Garden Cutting garden Dahlias New plants and seeds Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
May 18, 2024: Obtained plant (At Project Grow's 1/2 off plant sale. Was working the sale. Plant is from Joanie.) May 19, 2024: Transplanted (At Johnson Project Grow, in row 4, between the tulips and peonies. Used Gary's new rebar to stake it.) |
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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.) May 20, 2024: Transplanted (Two plants at Johnson Project Grow, in row 2, between the peonies.) May 20, 2024: Transplanted (Two plants at Johnson Project Grow, in row 2, blackberry row, between the peonies.) May 26, 2024: Transplanted (Planted growing plant in sunflower row by backyard fence, south. Hawks home gardens.) |
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Dahlia 'Yellow Star' |
Have Dahlias New plants and seeds |
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,) May 26, 2024: Transplanted (Planted growing plant in sunflower row by backyard fence, south. Hawks home gardens.) |
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Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) |
Have New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Prairie |
Winter and Spring sowed in jugs. | March 12, 2022: Seeds sown (Sown in WS jug.) April 25, 2022: Seeds germinated (New seedlings showing.) June 13, 2022: Transplanted (As of July 24, don't know if it will make it. Slow to start, very small plants as of July, and something got in the fenced in space & is nibbling them.) |
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Delphinium 'Magic Fountain Dark Blue/Dark Bee' |
Have Cottage Garden Cutting garden Landscaping Plant New plants and seeds Perennials |
May 27, 2023: Obtained plant (From Coleman's, perennials) May 29, 2023: Transplanted (Planted in front yard garden by Star Magnolia & Blue Sage) |
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| Foxglove (Digitalis 'Red Skin') |
Have Biennials New plants and seeds |
Jan. 2022 seed swap. I see no "wine" colored Foxglove online, so this will be a 2 year surprise to see what this plant actually is. | February 4, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter sown in WS jug.) | |
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Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Alba') |
Have Biennials Cottage Garden New plants and seeds |
Plant is new to me in 2022. Seeds from January seed swap. Looking forward to seeing how this biennial flowers in 2023. | February 4, 2022: Obtained plant (Winter Sowing in a jug.) |
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Coneflower (Echinacea Double Coded™ Butter Pecan) |
Have Feature plant Landscaping Plant New plants and seeds Perennials |
July 29, 2023: Obtained plant (Purchased at Lowe's, landscaping for front south flower bed, 2 plants near Star Magnolia ) July 29, 2023: Transplanted (Planted 2 plants near Star Magnolia, front yard. ) |
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Coneflower (Echinacea 'Hot Papaya') |
Have Cottage Garden New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
January 31, 2021: Obtained plant (Winter Sowed January 2021, Seed from Hot Papaya DnD Seed Swap.. NOTE: Hybrid, Seeds: Will not come true from seed. ) | |
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Blue Globe Thistle (Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow') |
Have Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds Perennials |
Deer and Rabbit Resistant Seed from Swallowtail Gardens 2023. Cut Flower, Dried Flower |
March 6, 2023: Seeds sown (Swallowtail Seeds, sown indoors in green cell pack trays, 65-70 degrees for germination - LIGHT aids germination, germ. in 14-21 days.)) May 13, 2023: Transplanted (Planted in front yard gardens.) |
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Globe Thistle (Echinops bannaticus 'Star Frost') |
Have Cutting garden Everlastings and Suitable for Drying Foliage for Bouquets New plants and seeds |
Seed from Swallowtail Gardens 2023. Cut Flower, Dried Flower Matures: Summer, Late summer or early fall Provides winter interest Cut Flower, Dried Flower Attractants: Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
March 6, 2023: Seeds sown (Seeds sown indoors in green cell pack trays, (Swallowtail Seeds) sown 65-70 degrees for germination - LIGHT aids germination, germ. in 14-21 days.) March 17, 2023: Seeds germinated (Put on heat mat, germinated well indoors, moved to greenhouse March 25th.) May 13, 2023: Transplanted (Transplanted to mailbox garden and Star Magnolia garden.) |
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Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro) |
Have New plants and seeds Perennials |
Winter Sowed on 1-5-2021. New seed from DnD Seed exchange. Received new seed 2023. WS again in 2023. Awaiting to see if it grows. | January 6, 2021: Obtained plant (Winter Sowed on 1-6-2021. New seed from DnD Seed exchange.) June 17, 2021: Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc) (Did not germinate using Winter Sowing.) |
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Japanese Anemone (Eriocapitella hupehensis 'Pretty Lady Emily') |
Have Cottage Garden Cutting garden New plants and seeds Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers |
January 22, 2023: Seeds sown (Seeds from DnD seed exchange. Hybrid method, growing indoors for 2 weeks, then out into the cool air, then greenhouse at low temp, just over 32 degrees.) April 8, 2023: Seeds germinated (Spotted first germinated seed. Jug is indoors, sometimes on a heat mat. Currently off the heat mat, 65 degrees approx.) |
