dahlia

Oh yes perfect....and the Colour is gorgeous....

Thanks, C. Isn't she a stunner!

Constance...A stunning Dahlia....What is her name please?...:>)

Wish I knew, M. When I ordered dahlias from Thompson and Morgan this year, they were in a group called 'Raspberry Ripple' collection. When they arrived they had individual names on stickers on the plastic bags they came in, but unfortunately I don't know what I did with them.

Try Bodacious Constance, I know it's not fully open but it has a striking resemblance....:)))

Hi Moti...It's a big one this...and very delicious....:)))

Thanks, C. Just googled dahlia 'Bodacious' and there is a striking resemblance, and so that is the name I'll now call her! It does suit her!

You're welcome Constance....I love Dahlias...just wish I had the room for all that I love...:)))

There is a Gentleman in the UK, that grows several varieties of Dahlias in his front Garden, which he opens to the public every year, and donates the money he gets to charity...He has bred his own, and named them after his Children and Grandchildren...I'll try and find the article...When you see his garden its awash with colour, and all Dahlias....:)))

Oh, that sounds lovely, C., and what a nice idea to name the flowers you have grown after your family. Looking forward to seeing the article. Thanks... : o )))

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1299981/Front-garden-piece-art-Salvador-Dahlia.html

Here it is Constance....fill your boots with Dahlias....:)))))and there's now a Website I believe started by his Son, in aid of Cancer Charity....

Wow - now that is what you call being keen on dahlias!!
Maybe growing them on that scale keeps you young-looking, as he is great for his age! All of that digging up, storing, moving to greenhouse and finally planting again must keep him fit and youthful looking! Thanks for that, Crissue.

Hi Crissue.....Constance i love this Dahlia....'Bodacious' it is then!!!...:>)

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It is gorgeous...Glad you liked the article...He does look good for his age, now we know Gardening keeps you young...certainly keeps you happy for sure....:))))

I think he probably likes his Dahlias, like we like our Heucheras....:)))

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