Discussion of Colors, Forms or Varieties forum: Blush/Pale Creamy Varieties? Looking for recommendations.

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teddahlia Sep 28, 2015 8:21 AM CST Name: Ted Oregon We enjoy breeding new dahlias!

Whaht is ASCFG? We like to place a sign on our porch that says: We are in the garden. Really, we are always in the garden. Quote | Post #1162950 (1)

portia Sep 28, 2015 8:25 AM CST Southern PA, Brandywine

teddahlia wrote:Whaht is ASCFG? association of specialty cut flower growers (i always want to say american society of cut flower growers!). link: http://www.ascfg.org/ for anyone interested here is the events page for 2015. there is the Wisconsin session happening in a week. in 2016 I think they will do a 'national' conference. the regional events are fantastic, mostly because you can talk with other growers in a zone 'similar' to yours (or nearby) and see what other farms are doing. http://www.ascfg.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&... [Last edited Sep 28, 2015 8:28 AM CST] Quote | Post #1162953 (2)

teddahlia Sep 28, 2015 8:36 AM CST Name: Ted Oregon We enjoy breeding new dahlias!

$ 195.00 to join the ASCFG but if you attend some events that may be worth it in knowledge. No inexpensive membership category for semi retired dahlia cut flower breeders however. We like to place a sign on our porch that says: We are in the garden. Really, we are always in the garden. [Last edited Sep 28, 2015 9:08 AM CST] Quote | Post #1162957 (3)

portia Sep 28, 2015 8:40 AM CST Southern PA, Brandywine

teddahlia wrote:$ 195.00 to join the ASCFG bit if you attend some events that may be worth it in knowledge. No inexpensive membership category for semi retired dahlia cut flower breeders however. Anyone can attend the events, you don't have to be a member! Also sometimes they have smaller regional events (like they did a farmhop in Ontario in August for $40) as well. Quote | Post #1162959 (4)

Islander Sep 28, 2015 8:54 PM CST Name: Noni Morrison Warren, Oregon retired flower farmer

Hmmm, I am afraid if I went I would get IDEAS...not something I need more of unless they are how to do things easier! In my dreams it all seems so effortless...!. Salish Dahlias [Last edited Sep 28, 2015 9:03 PM CST] Quote | Post #1163055 (5)

portia Oct 2, 2015 8:27 AM CST Southern PA, Brandywine

Islander wrote:Hmmm, I am afraid if I went I would get IDEAS...not something I need more of unless they are how to do things easier! In my dreams it all seems so effortless...!. Oh Noni, yes you get SO MANY ideas. Seeing how other people do things gives you so much inspiration. Then I drove home planning in my head and I get home and realize, oh it's still just me! Doing all this work, and my awesome husband but we both have regular jobs and a family too. So many dreams and ideas. I need to get on the ball and hire some help for next year to make even 1/3 of the ideas come to fruition. Quote | Post #1163565 (6)

PNWGal Dec 10, 2015 1:40 PM CST Name: Linda Portland OR, zone 8b

I'd like to toss in a good word for Mikayla Miranda, from Swan Island. Pretty pink ruffles ( I bet the ADS would say lavender) and SI says it is good for cutting. What caught my attention was how well she took the heat this summer. Swan Island photo Notice how green the fields are around her? Most of the rest were still sulking in the heat but Miranda started right up, and kept growing well and blooming her heart out all summer. No scorching on the tips either. In a happier year for everybody. Quote | Post #1173689 (7)

Islander Dec 10, 2015 4:34 PM CST Name: Noni Morrison Warren, Oregon retired flower farmer

OH MY! I never even seriously considered that one because the colors were so pale but in mass that like it is gorgeous! I don't think I need it this year, but thanks for bringing it to my attention. I will see how the pale colors sell this year. My favorite Swan Island pastel is Kiss Me . It is a miniature and not as sturdy a plant as some... It's one of the shorter ones...a miniature....but a bunch of them together is so pretty! I saw them displayed that way at Swan Islands and had to have it. Salish Dahlias Quote | Post #1173713 (8)

portia Dec 17, 2015 8:03 AM CST Southern PA, Brandywine

Gorgeous Linda! Noni those pics are great--purple though not pink? Or maybe my monitor is off. I love soft pastels en masse. Alone they are not as compelling I agree. Quote | Post #1174684 (9)

Islander Dec 17, 2015 10:10 AM CST Name: Noni Morrison Warren, Oregon retired flower farmer

I would call Kiss Me a shade between lavender and pink...not a blue lavender at all. Salish Dahlias Quote | Post #1174705 (10)

ChristineDavis Dec 30, 2020 6:18 PM CST

drewtheflorist wrote: Lakeview Blush for a"textural" (ahem, slightly messy) flower Ahhhh but I love it so and am on the hunt. It's a toughie to find. Quote | Post #1362554 (11)

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