Hot foot from the biggest plant fair in Europe at Beervelde I am very excited to announce that we have six more new dahlias coming into the garden bought from the inimitable Koen Van Poucke nursery. These new beauties will soon be kicking up their heels in the dahlia meadow.Above a photo in the dahlia meadow from last year showing how the dahlias and grasses make a perfect combination !
The Latest Arrivals
I have used Koen’s photos here to illustrate what I have bought .
First up in the stable –
Dahlia Fatima
another of my favourite hot pinks ! I am hoping this one will really stand out in our dahlia meadow . As it is rumoured to have 2 1/2″ blooms on a strong 4′ bush. It is also recommended as a super cut flower.
Dahlia Souvenir d’Ete
A vibrant burnt orange coloured flower,ideal for a hot prairie border.I’m hoping this one will be a bit of a stunner in our bouquets.
Dahlia Cornel
well I always love reds of all hues so this one is a Ball dahlia of a sophisticated maroon-red. Flower size is meant to be 3-4″ (7-10cm) and Height 47″ (120cm). Looking forward to seeing this one grow.
Dahlia Sheer Heaven
Dahlia Tartan
Dahlia Brittany Rey
the final one doesn’t even merit a picture in Koen’s list but can assure you it is a cracker having scouted about on the internet for photos.Just wait for my own photos which should be coming soon ! A rather strange and quirky combination of pink and yellow will make this dahlia quite a looker if its like the photos show. And pleased to see that it is a good dahlia for cutting too !
Planted and Ready to Face the first Furlong and Fence
so we managed to get all the dahlias that are ready to go out and face the world planted in the garden this week. A lovely collection of Dahlia Magenta Star will grace the inner circle of the cutting garden so that should create quite a stir when they bloom. The rest of this crew and their companions are now well on their way and slugs, rabbits, pigeons and deer providing I hope will make a super display !
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