09/30/2026
I had a plan this year to reduce the varieties of dahlias I grew to less than 10. I wanted varieties that produce well and that could be paired together blind plus a few dark horse contenders that I just like. My list was narrowed down to: Sylvia, Cornel Bronze, Miss Amara, Ferncliff Spice, Orange Globe, Valley Porcupine, Pineland Princess. The plan was mostly executed. I have some Cornel red that were mixed with Cornel Bronze. Found some HH Black Beauty and Labyrinth mixed in. Had extra space so I threw in some Coralie who mostly died. And then I planted a late hodge podge bed of second contenders who may or may not bloom. They include Manoa, Pink Pearl, Mystique who are all worthy in their own ways. And guess what? I may not even fall grow dahlia next year. But I may spring grow in my flashy new tunnel. There is always next year in farming.