Dahlias: My earliest blooms ever, 3 by pirl

pirl wrote:
I enjoyed all the fishing photos and love salmon!

Such nice photos, again, Dan. Don't you find it odd when plants like Bonaventure change colors early in the season? Many change (for me) in October but having it happen this early seems strange.

My Vancouver had two big stems and I'm so glad I allowed them both to grow. Here's Vancouver Left #1 and Vancouver (the real thing) as #2.

#3 is orange that didn't look like this last year!

#4 is the one I've been waiting for and it did not disappoint! No name, Home Depot, one of their jumbos. If anyone knows the name I'd appreciate it if you would let me know.

#5 Paul Smith. Not what I expected but fine for that spot for this year.