A Dahlia Afterthought

Norwich, England
July 15, 2019 9:43am CST
I got 8 dahlias from Amazon and planted up seven of them but struggled to find a suitable space for the last one. There was a spot behind my sage and beneath my apricot tree, both of which give a considerable amount of shade but, rather than throw it away I thought I'd give it at least a remote chance of life and planted it behind the sage. As you can see, it's really happy there and was, in fact the first of my dahlias to flower. I'm hoping that, as it's shaded so well from in front and above it will stand a good chance of surviving the winter.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Jul 19
That is another really pretty plant. There are several varieties too in the shape of the flower - ball is one that I know of.
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Jackie Money
@olliesmum (828)
• Norwich, England
16 Jul 19
Dad used to grow the double ones. Not sure if all of my dahlias are gong to be singles but, whatever they are, just as long as they're bright and cheerful and attract the wildlife I'm happy!
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Simone
@Janet357 (75638)
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15 Jul 19
i like the color and the design of the flower. i.never thought dahlia looked.like this
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Jackie Money
@olliesmum (828)
• Norwich, England
15 Jul 19
These are single blooms but I can remember when I lived at home back in the 1960's and 70's Dad grew the double varieties.
Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Jul 19
It is beautiful! =) I'm glad it's doing well.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Jul 19
It's yellow with happiness!
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