Swan Island Dahlias

It is usually found in fallows and forests, growing on sandy or rocky soils, in full sun to partly shaded exposure.The leaves are composed of eight to seventeen pairs of leaflets,the flowers come in dense clusters with a corolla pink to crimson.They are...

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Vines are an important part of tropical flora hence we do have quite a few of those on the island, some are endemics, some are indigenous and many are exotic, we will today enjoy a small sample, to be followed by other articles as the subject is pretty...

We will anyhow be back as there still are around many interesting vines waiting for us to admire them! We can now walk out of this ravine and go back to civilization, maybe enjoying a drink by the lagoon before heading home to the garden.

See you all soon! This small tour of some vines of Reunion took us once again in a world-wide trip; I would bet that it will not be the last one we take together. Here we come once again, vine lovers! The three preceding articles introduced climbers which...

Although sugar cane takes 90% of agricultural land it is not the only crop, fruits and veggies are produced and some are exported (bananas, mangoes, litchis) as well as cut flowers (anthuriums) .

We continue through the gardens, forests and ravines of Reunion in search of the Holy VineWe already have seen a few interesting climbers and lianas but there are a lot more waiting for us out there, so let's go again!

Be sure to not entangle your feet in all those scrambling stems and make time to come back for more! Yes, we already became acquainted with quite a few of those species in the four previous parts, but the subject is so vast that we have to revisit it!...

It's a relatively small shrub that works well planted as a hedge or border. Although it is native to the southern tip of Western Australia, it has been grown with success in most Mediterranean type climates.

The fleshy root can be eaten like potatoes and the older stems are peeled to provide a material similar to straw used to plait hats. The east has an annual median rainfall level of 11,000mm which means 11m per year; a world record was even registered...

2,800 seeds/oz.; 7-14 days, 60-65°F. The flowers are bi-colored and come in shades of rose, violet, yellow, orange, scarlet and white. They are 2” across and semi-double. Cover seeds lightly with potting soil.

Cover seeds lightly with potting soil. (18”) Redskin Mix Dahlia is an AAS (All-America Selections) winner featuring double and semi-double flowers on bronze-red foliage. 2,800 seeds/oz.; 7-14 days, 60-65°F.

Reunion island is a rather tiny dot on the South-Western part of the Indian Ocean (see) and only makes some 70km long and 50km wide but it is host to an amazing diversity of microclimates due to the two opposite coasts--the dry West coast and the rainy...

The orchids grow. To some of the folks out here, the number of orchids you have determines your status within the community. In 1980 the Women's Club here on island put together a pamphlet about gardening on Kwajalein.

And finally the white "Singapore" arrived in 1931 through the auspices of the director of a sugar cane plantation, purchased from a collection at the Singapore Botanical Gardens.In the areas of the world where this lovely flower is a native, such as Mexico,...

Stunning in the vase. Plenty of 2" blooms arrive in early summer in fluorescent shades of yellow, pink, rose, orange and red with both solid and unique two-toned petals.

A blaze of rich color, each 18" stem produces a flower of a different delectable hue. Prefers well-drained soil. One of the best dahlias from seed. Excellent choice for pots, small gardens and edging.

In our trials, plants bloomed mid-July through to the first hard frost. Giant Hybrid Mix produces 3-5" double, semi-double, and single blooms. When seedlings have true leaves, transplant into larger cell packs.

It's also an outstanding performer in a vase where it happily flowers for up to 10 days. The pinwheeled blooms of 'Pennhill Watermelon' Dinner Plate Dahlia are frilly and feminine and oh so fabulous! The pink-a-licious petals twist and twirl, lending...

The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners who want a large bushy plant covered with color. 'Butterfly' or 'Impression Dahlias' are what the Dutch call 'bedding dahlias.

Prepare to become 'hooked.' First of all, Dahlias are great for cutting, as you can see in the large top photo of an arrangement showing a lavish deep red dahlia right next to a large, voluptuous rose.

Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. They're really easy to grow with spectacular results. The names in this group all begin with 'F' like 'Futuro' and 'Fantastico'.

One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little work, as when they grow dahlias.'' Lush double blooms and pristine petals make this 3 ft semi dinner plate variety a well-known stand out.

Dahlias for today's gardeners offer a really big gardening treat. They're really easy to grow with spectacular results. The names in this group all begin with 'F' like 'Futuro' and 'Fantastico'.

One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little work, as when they grow dahlias.'' It's best to position them against a wall or be ready to stake them, since they are brittle, and must be protected from high winds.

The Sunshine Mixed Dahlia Collection brings bright and radiant blooms to the garden, all ready to bask and bathe in the summer sun. Incredibly productive and easy to care for. Blooming in shades of yellow and white with just the right touches of coral,...

One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little work, as when they grow dahlias.'' With fully double flowers in a unique, electric shade, this dahlia makes a bold statement when planted in groups of 5 or more.