• Blog: Dahlias

    Dahlia State Show (Vic) 2024

    Dahlia State Show (Vic) 2024

    The DSV – Dahlia Society of Victoria (Australia) held it’s annual State Show in Melbourne in February…..which was a must.

    Spider Mite Infestation in Dahlias

    Spider Mite Infestation in Dahlias

    On return from two weeks leave, it was devastating to find the amount of damage done to our Dahlias by.

    Bunnytail Grass

    Bunnytail Grass

    While many plants can struggle with the summer heatwaves, these conditions are perfect for drying out our Bunnytail grass which.

    Dahlias: Spring Growth…..(be patient!)

    Dahlias: Spring Growth…..(be patient!)

    A month has passed since tuber shooting stared and what an odd month of weather it has been. 3 weeks.

    Waiting for some warm weather….

    Waiting for some warm weather….

    It’s early November. By now we would usually have happy healthy Dahlia shoots approximately 10cm tall, but unfortunately the October.

    New Dahlia Tubers…..

    New Dahlia Tubers…..

    Here at the Potted Patch we are passionate about breeding and developing our own unique range of Dahlias, but each.

    Dahlia Tuber Eyes Sprouting!

    Dahlia Tuber Eyes Sprouting!

    It is a very exciting time of the year! Our Dahlia tubers are starting to wake up from their winter.

    Hyacinth Blooms

    Hyacinth Blooms

    What a difference a few weeks and some warm spring weather makes! While we wait for our Dahlia tubers to.

    Rhubarb Crowns….4wk update

    Rhubarb Crowns….4wk update

    While we wait for Dahlia planting time, I thought I would give you an update on our lovely rhubarb crowns.

    Lets Germinate Dahlia Seeds!

    Lets Germinate Dahlia Seeds!

    With winter a little warmer than usual here in NE Victoria, it’s time to plant some Dahlia seeds into the.