Article: The ABCs of Dahlia Lingo: Demystifying the Classification of Dahlias: E-I-E-I-Oh....

The ABCs of Dahlia Lingo: Demystifying the Classification of Dahlias By Annie P on June 9, 2010 A-B-FD-ID-O! Have you ever wondered about the mystifying barrage of alphabet soup following dahlia names? They're not a secret code. Not new fangled grades for fabulous flowers. They're the dahlia classification system short hand intended to identify what size, form, and color of flower to expect when your dahlias bloom. Like most things, using the classification system gets easier with practice. L-E-A-R-N about the C-L-A-S-S-I-F-I-C-A-T-I-O-N of dahlias here and solve the mystery of the alphabet soup. » Read the article

sheryl Jun 28, 2010 7:16 PM CST Name: Sheryl Middle Tennessee, 6b

This is getting wayyyy too complicated. Think I'll pick one kind and plant them, and them only. In the end, only kindness matters. Art and Artists & The Reading Room http://cubits.org/thereadingroom/ Quote | Post #291098 (1)

Poochella Jun 28, 2010 8:51 PM CST Name: Annie Western WA Zone USDA 7b Relax. It's only a small setback.

NO! Don't do it. You absolutely must have a few or even one of each form/size to appreciate the vast variety available. People don't need to know the classification ( I myself roll my eyes when I read them in reference to iris and daylilies) Funny you should say "E I E I E I Oh"- those were the last bellered strains we heard echoing in the night air driving out of our small city on our wedding night. Courtesy of my DH's wild and crazy best friend! Still brings a smile to my face! Annie http://cubits.org/dahlias Quote | Post #291308 (2)

sheryl Jun 29, 2010 8:00 AM CST Name: Sheryl Middle Tennessee, 6b

You don't feel strongly about this, do you, Annie? The problem is I see so many forms I like. Glad to have brought sweet memories back, sounds like a great time! In the end, only kindness matters. Art and Artists & The Reading Room http://cubits.org/thereadingroom/ Quote | Post #291695 (3)

Poochella Jun 29, 2010 8:35 AM CST Name: Annie Western WA Zone USDA 7b Relax. It's only a small setback.

sheryl wrote:The problem is I see so many forms I like. Yeah, throw color, size, and performance factors in there and you'll be deciding the rest of your life If there are certain colors and forms you're aiming for, I'd be happy to tell you what I've grown that I've liked. Mamajack may be doing a dahlia co-op for spring 2011, so that might be a good chance to try some out at discount prices. http://cubits.org/notfortheserious/thread/view/25569/ Annie http://cubits.org/dahlias Quote | Post #291755 (4)

sheryl Jun 29, 2010 6:25 PM CST Name: Sheryl Middle Tennessee, 6b

Mmm - thanks!!! In the end, only kindness matters. Art and Artists & The Reading Room http://cubits.org/thereadingroom/ Quote | Post #292508 (5)

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