Friday, October 8, 2010

Fertilizer Friday


Fertilizer Friday is hosted by Tootsie Time.
Stop by and see who's flaunting their flowers this week.
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Fall to me really means three types of flowers, marigold, dahlia and chrysanthemum. The mums usually take center stage, but with the cool nights and shorter days the dahlia's and marigolds really start to shine.
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Above, 'Aztec Sunset' zinnia, hard to photograph, but so easy to grow.
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Above, a golden mum that's been here for years.
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Above, two of the seed grown cactus dahlia's.
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Above, 'Golden Unicorn' rose.
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Above, a yellow selection from 'Double Extreme Mixed' dahlia. From the shape of the petals this one looks it has pom-pom ancestry.
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Above, a deep pink from 'Stargazer' dahlia.
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Above, a selection from the 'Cactus Mixed' dahlia that were grown from seed. Note the yellow near the heart of the flower. This one definitely will be over wintered to see how it looks when more mature.
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Above, a stray red marigold that was in with the 'Petite Orange' marigold seed. Both are shown above.
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I had originally thought I wouldn't have much to show this week, but it looks like I'll have good bloom for the rest of the month. The long range forecast shows daytime highs in the low 70's and night time lows in the upper 40's. Great fall gardening weather!

5 comments:

  1. You do have some really lovely Autumn blooms ... the 'Aztec Sunset' Zinnias are stunning. Love your golden Mum too ... great colour. A nice selection of Dahlias as well ... lots of lovely colour.

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  2. Bernie- Thanks! The 'Aztec Sunset' zinnias look much better than the photo, I always have a hard time photographing those colors. As for the rest, I have to admit that I'm surprised at how good they look.

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  3. That beautiful dahlia!!! I sure hope it matures so we can see the gorgeous yellow center!!! Gorgeous blooms and I love your Aztec Sunset zinnias!!!

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  4. Hello Ed, do you have much problem with mildew on the 'Aztec Sunset' zinnias? I have never grown them, and they look so pretty. Your dahlias and other flowers are still going strong, too!

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  5. TBH and Karen- 'Aztec Sunset' zinnias have been going strong since June with no mildew problems ara all.

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