Dahlia from seed.

Pretty, pretty, pretty Ange, and nows the time for the vivids to bloom!

Glad you like it, Janey. I think there's some 'coccinea' in the forebears in this one. All the plants from these seeds have been stunners this year, but all variations on red or deep pink. I have a small 'splashed-orange-beige' coming through. I think that will be an unusual plant for next year, if I manage to keep it going.

Interesting to grow on Ange... I'd like pinks for next year. I have Bishop of Llandaffs just coming into bloom and some peachy oranges with no names..

Lovely and bright, Ange. A good strong red.

Can't miss it, Klahanie! The bees love it.

I have a similar one in colour,that I kept from last year,which is just coming into flower,and I love the zingy red too,Anget..Mine was from a pack of three tubers,from a cheap supermarket last year ,sadly ,the other two didn't make it through the winter,but price wise ,not too bothered :o)

Well, the seed didn't break the bank either, Bloomer, but you do have to be patient (which I'm not very often)...

I know just what you mean ! not my best trait either :o)

Me neither which is why I buy tubers now !