[pbs] Dahlia imperialis question
johngrimshaw@tiscali.co.uk
johngrimshaw at tiscali.co.uk
Mon Oct 17 01:07:49 EDT 2005
Susan Hayek asked: Does anyone in the UK grow Dahlia imperialis (Tree
Dahlia) outside?
Yes they do, and it becomes a magnificent foliage plant, but never reaches
flowering before the frosts arrive. Frustrating for those who object to
missing the undersized flowers. It is usually lifted and stored for the
winter, but would probably survive as tubers in the ground in warm gardens.
John Grimshaw
Dr John M. Grimshaw
Garden Manager, Colesbourne Gardens
Sycamore Cottage
Colesbourne
Nr Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL53 9NP
Website: www.colesbournegardens.org.uk
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