Dahlia Merckii

[Squash64]

John Miller recommended these after I wrote about Japanese Anemones a couple of years ago.

I sowed some seed earlier this year and the first flower opened today. 

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They have lovely foliage, not like normal dahlias but quite delicate. They are supposed to be hardy.

Thank you John Miller.  :)

[Squash64]

[Bugloss2009]

I fancied growing them one time..........quite tall, back of the border job, with smallish flowers? or am I getting confused?

[Squash64]

I fancied growing them one time..........quite tall, back of the border job, with smallish flowers? or am I getting confused?

Yes, that's right.  The flowers are quite small but a really lovely colour.

[Tulipa]

Beautiful Squash, I have two plants this year so hope they are as good as yours :)