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On Sep 23, 2007, David_Paul from Clinton, CT (Zone 6b) wrote:
First year growing Dahlais so take my comments as what they are--from someone who knows little about growing Dahlias.
Bought 9 tubers, 6 cultivars, from Parks Seeds. One never came up, two have buds but have yet to bloom (today is Sept 22--all were planted June 12th). Bodacious beat the ones which have bloomed by two weeks. They are the biggest, heathiest plants out of the 9 tubers and 6 cultivars.
How that fits into the date to bloom of a range of Dahlias, I don't know. But Bodacious is terrific for my zone (I do have full sun) and I'll grow it as long as I grow flowers. Its a real wow...everyone is impressed.
On Jul 31, 2006, grannymarsh from Marquette, MI (Zone 5a) wrote:
Sturdy stems, lots of buds, stingy tuber maker. BUT, it was one of my favorite dahlias this year. It's twirling petals hid any slight insect damage. It's a big plant and needs a strong stake.
On Nov 5, 2005, JamesCO from Grand Junction, CO (Zone 7a) wrote:
This well-endowed hybrid is a very strong plant that has high flower production, (Flamin' flower factory!) long/strong stems for cutting, and (as I accidentally found out upon running out of real garden space) can thrive in soil where woodstove ashes are deposited. Everyone's favorite dahlia who visits my garden, and the only dahlia to successfully compete well with castor beans.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Stanford, California Clinton, Connecticut Marquette, Michigan Vancouver, Washington
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