by Ron Thomas | Feb 29, 2020 | Dahlias
The Royal Horticultural Society have confirmed that from 2020 the use of Green Wet Oasis is prohibited at any shows held at any of its venues only Bio Degradable Oasis blocks must be used. Bio Degradable blocks must be trimmed and pre-soaked prior to the arrival at...
by David Jasper | May 2, 2019 | Dahlias
Today the word “florist” refers to someone who keeps a shop and sells cut flowers and designs and produces arrangements of flowers. However this was not its original meaning. It first applied to a person who grew plants for the sake of their decorative...
by Cyril Watkins | Feb 2, 2019 | Dahlias
Early February is the ideal time to set up your tubers and I thought it may be interesting to share with you all the method I use: Clean the tuber by cutting away any small, dry, fibrous roots. Fill the trays with potting compost mixed with a little perlite. Place the...
by Roy Knight | Jul 1, 2017 | Dahlias
In the last news letter Simon asked for any info on propagation and taking cutting etc. This year I took about 1,200 cuttings with a 99% success rate. My mix was 3 part peat 1 part perlite & grit, all on heated cables set about 70 degrees and the rooting time was...
by David Jasper | May 1, 2017 | Dahlias
12th February 1981 Mr. David Beer, a member of the Executive Council and a Vice President of The National Dahlia Society chaired a meeting of local Dahlia growers in The Royal Hotel in Truro. Officers elected included Cyril Watkins as President, David Beer Chairman,...
by Barry Davies | Apr 2, 2016 | Dahlias
Barry Davies (breeder of the Barbarry range of dahlias) Amateur dahlia hybridises are neither scientists nor botanists and the only way that we can gain our limited knowledge is through reading, listening and observation. Dahlia breeders and enthusiasts will always be...
