Discussion of Colors, Forms or Varieties forum: Peach

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teddahlia Oct 4, 2021 3:32 PM CST Name: Ted Oregon We enjoy breeding new dahlias!

Yes. I call that color peach but Margaret calls it a blend. 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 #1382110 (1)

SteveM Oct 4, 2021 5:24 PM CST Name: Steve San Diego Commercial cut flower grower

drewtheflorist wrote: Peach seedling Great color! What size is she? Quote | Post #1382115 (2)

drewtheflorist Oct 4, 2021 5:26 PM CST Name: Drew the Florist 14 miles S E of Pittsburgh

6" first year Quote | Post #1382116 (3)

Calif_Sue Oct 4, 2021 8:58 PM CST Cubits.org Site Admin Name: Suzanne/Sue Sebastopol, CA. Zone 9a

Beautiful sunrise blend! View my NGA garden blog! My Etsy store. Summer Song Cottage Instagram Fabric Destash Summer Song Destash Quote | Post #1382133 (4)

Cosey Oct 5, 2021 7:16 PM CST Name: LeeAnn Zone 6b, Pennsylvania

I asked my seeds for peach blooms and they delivered! 4 good ones this year. This is the largest constantly blooming 6" on an unmanicured plant. Quote | Post #1382185 (5)

SteveM Oct 5, 2021 7:53 PM CST Name: Steve San Diego Commercial cut flower grower

Sold! I guess that will be available in 2-3 weeks? Quote | Post #1382187 (6)

teddahlia Oct 5, 2021 10:41 PM CST Name: Ted Oregon We enjoy breeding new dahlias!

Smokey peach looks nice. 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 #1382191 (7)

Cosey Oct 6, 2021 7:10 AM CST Name: LeeAnn Zone 6b, Pennsylvania

SteveM wrote:Sold! I guess that will be available in 2-3 weeks? I already virus tested it (negative) and will get as many cuttings from it next spring to bump up its numbers. I'll take a chance that it will be just as good next year. Quote | Post #1382202 (8)

SteveM Jan 19, 2022 1:52 PM CST Name: Steve San Diego Commercial cut flower grower

Peaches-N-Cream s an excellent cut flower here and popular with the florists. However, as with most varieties I grow, after blooming for about 3 months the blooms have dropped a size so the Peaches-N-Cream become small min. blooms instead of larger (almost BB) blooms on earlier flushes. I am looking for a larger version of Peaches-N-cream and am wondering about Hollyhill Orange Ice. To my eyes, the online photos look very similar so I would appreciate any comparison from growers who have grown both varieties or any other,recommendations. Quote | Post #1389113 (9)

blown_dry Jan 19, 2022 3:20 PM CST Name: Amanda CA Redwood Coast - Zone 9b DahliaAddict.com

There's a variety called 'Peaches' that I've listed on DA as 'Peaches (FD)' that looks rather like a bigger, messier PNC, but I've not grown any of them. Quote | Post #1389120 (10)

SteveM Jan 19, 2022 4:14 PM CST Name: Steve San Diego Commercial cut flower grower

Thanks Amanda. The two suppliers listed on DA show a very different (yellow and red, not orange and white) color combination than Peaches-N-Cream and neither vendor's photo resembles the other's. Some of the Dutch resellers have a variety that they sell as "Peaches" but I think must be "Peaches-N-Cream". I don't envy you going down the "Peaches Pit" for DA, there seems to be 'some' confusion among vendors. Edit: I see I was looking at Peaches(ID) on DA and not Peaches(FD). What a mess. [Last edited Jan 19, 2022 4:20 PM CST] Quote | Post #1389124 (11)

blown_dry Jan 19, 2022 4:51 PM CST Name: Amanda CA Redwood Coast - Zone 9b DahliaAddict.com

Indeed! Yes, I think the 'Peaches (ID)' is a sport of 'Peaches and Cream' that had lost the white tips. Get it? Ugh! I used to think the 'Peaches (FD)' was the Dutch import name for 'Peaches N Cream' but the form really seems looser and the white is more distinct. Quote | Post #1389126 (12)

addicted Jan 19, 2022 5:15 PM CST Name: Em NY

I have seen the one with red listed as Peaches AND Cream and the pink and white one Peaches N Cream. Don't know how accurate those names are. Em in NY Dahlias -- the gift that keeps on giving! Quote | Post #1389127 (13)

Flowernut Jan 19, 2022 5:37 PM CST Name: Jane Southern California Zone 9/10

Steve, I wonder if Linda's Esther would work. There are some good pictures on "Evelyn's Garden" website. Jane "In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends"-Kazuko Okakura Quote | Post #1389130 (14)

drewtheflorist Jan 19, 2022 5:44 PM CST Name: Drew the Florist 14 miles S E of Pittsburgh

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teddahlia Jan 19, 2022 7:10 PM CST Name: Ted Oregon We enjoy breeding new dahlias!

Portland show August 2021 shown by the Bauligs. 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 #1389141 (16)

blown_dry Jan 19, 2022 8:43 PM CST Name: Amanda CA Redwood Coast - Zone 9b DahliaAddict.com

Here's 'Peaches' FD. Different variety? Dunno. Seems like the petals are longer maybe. [Last edited Jan 19, 2022 8:44 PM CST] Quote | Post #1389146 (17)

SteveM Jan 19, 2022 8:44 PM CST Name: Steve San Diego Commercial cut flower grower

Flowernut wrote:Steve, I wonder if Linda's Esther would work. There are some good pictures on "Evelyn's Garden" website. Thanks Jane, that looks like one I need to trial. Slightly larger than Peaches-N-Cream and looks like she could be cajoled into becoming a waterlily in the right climate. I'll try to catch Evelyn's sale March 1. Quote | Post #1389147 (18)

SteveM Jan 19, 2022 8:49 PM CST Name: Steve San Diego Commercial cut flower grower

blown_dry wrote:Here's 'Peaches' FD. Different variety? Dunno. Seems like the petals are longer maybe. Maybe. Or maybe grown in a different climate? Quote | Post #1389148 (19)

blown_dry Jan 19, 2022 8:52 PM CST Name: Amanda CA Redwood Coast - Zone 9b DahliaAddict.com

I have really limited knowledge of proper dahlia form, but PNC seems to always look really tight and regular and this one not so much. Quote | Post #1389149 (20)

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