A happier post

[swordznsorcery]

Back in the spring, I was cleaning out my parents' garage (so that it was possible to actually get in through the door), and I found a plastic bag that said 'Dahlia Bulbs' on it. Somebody had obviously bought them some years ago at a supermarket, but I only really had the label's word as to what was in there, as it was really just dahlia soup. One of the bulbs was still intact though, and had started to sprout. Bearing in mind that it hadn't just been in a bag in the garage, but in a bag, in a box, in a cupboard in the garage, the shoots were pale enough to make an albino look suntanned. So I planted it in a nice big pot, and put it outside in the sun. Where a slug promptly ate half of it. Still, I coaxed it on (the dahlia - most emphatically not the slug), and now - hurrah!





I am very proud of it. And it's an interesting combination of colours, and the flowers (there's two) are a good seven or eight inches across. And it's not pink! Round here, flowers always turn out pink. It's a conspiracy. But see! Enjoy its non-pink splendour, and marvel at its dahlia-ery glory. Huzzah. :)

Comments

[thisbluespirit]

Oh, wow, that is one impressive bloom! (I can't help but feel that is the kind of flower that Servalan would approve of also.)

[swordznsorcery]

It's kind of fiery, I guess. I think she'd prefer it if it was black or white though!

[thisbluespirit]

She likes a red flower! You posted a pic of her with one! :-D

[swordznsorcery]

I posted a picture of her with a red gun. That's nearly a flower. :)

[thisbluespirit]

Oh, sorry! I saw a lot of pics of her, I thought you'd done one of those where she has the red flower, but it was obviously someone else. But she likes a red flower now and then! ;-)

[swordznsorcery]

Blood red, preferably. ;)

[jekesta]

Oh! *LOVE* these are the stories we need in this world of sadness.

[swordznsorcery]

I shall pass on your love to the dahlia. :)

[crabby_lioness]

IT'S ALIVE!

[swordznsorcery]

As are you! Hello, I've missed you. How are the family?

[crabby_lioness]

Busy. I spent the last two years getting my eldest through the community college up the road. She graduated with honors and is now away (at least on weekdays) studying Math. Now my middle child is starting community college and my youngest has discovered Minecraft. I hardly ever get a chance at the computer these days.

[swordznsorcery]

They're growing up! Many congrats to the eldest. You lot always were smart though. :)

[heartonsnow]

I think you saw mine a few weeks back? same colour!! Apparently you have to wrap them up over winter then re-plant in spring.

[swordznsorcery]

Yes, my mother wraps them up in newspaper. I believe she makes sure they're dry before storing, although that probably depends on when they're dug up.

[heartonsnow]

They would need to be dry, yes. I remember dad doing it but this will be my first time!!

[liadt]

The dahlia is wonderful! I like the mix of yellow and red. Here's to more flowers!

[swordznsorcery]

It's good, isn't it. :)

[dimity_blue]

That is one determined to survive dahlia bulb, and no wonder. It is beautiful. Well done, S! You have every right to be proud of it.

[swordznsorcery]

It looks so happy. :)