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Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« on: May 17, 2007, 10:26:01 AM »
Where on earth can I buy the sodding things online rather than Sarah Raven that costs a bloody fortune!

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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2007, 10:28:46 AM »
At this time of the year????

Are you looking for plants to grow on or are you looking for cut flowers?
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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2007, 10:29:18 AM »
Grow your own from SEEDS!

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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2007, 10:29:51 AM »
Can't do seeds. Don't have enough space. I wanted plants or tubers or something.

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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2007, 10:31:28 AM »
Grow your own from SEEDS!

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Dahlias grow from Tubers (like potatoes)
Chrysanths usually are grown from cutting. Growing from seeds takes at least two or three seasons and is very difficult.
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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2007, 10:32:26 AM »
Hence the need for tubers and cuttings.  ::)

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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2007, 10:53:52 AM »
Those are a bit wishy washy. I wanted orange, red and purple really.  redface:

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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2007, 11:16:31 AM »
You want something with a purple head on it you say?  eyes:
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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2007, 11:52:53 AM »
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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2007, 11:57:29 AM »
And again!

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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2007, 12:46:28 PM »
Fashion tends to dictate what is available each year. One of the best sources of the "Old Fashioned" colours is Woolworths. They, in their larger stores, usually have a selection of tubers for Dahlias. Failing that try your local Garden Centre.
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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2007, 12:51:33 PM »
Fashion tends to dictate what is available each year. One of the best sources of the "Old Fashioned" colours is Woolworths. They, in their larger stores, usually have a selection of tubers for Dahlias. Failing that try your local Garden Centre.
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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2007, 12:54:22 PM »
Fashion tends to dictate what is available each year. One of the best sources of the "Old Fashioned" colours is Woolworths. They, in their larger stores, usually have a selection of tubers for Dahlias. Failing that try your local Garden Centre.
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Re: Dahlias and chrysanthemums
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2007, 01:04:16 PM »
Will be off to Woolies and the garden centre at the weekend then. But that won't help me while away my working hours will it! cussing: