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9/2/09

Wordless Wednesday


I started "pinching-out" (removing new growth to prohibit excessive height) this Dahlia in early June, still it has grown to about 6 feet tall.


This was my first bloom and it was nearly 8" in diameter!




18 comments:

Liz Mays said...

Are you kidding me? I had no idea they could span 8 inches. You are making me so wish I had a green thumb but I absolutely do NOT.

What a stunning blossom!

Maria@Conversations with Moms said...

I wish I could grow flowers that beautiful.

Dee said...

beautiful!!!!

He & Me + 3 said...

That is just gorgeous.

Secret Mom Thoughts said...

Beautiful flower.

Mamí♥Picture said...

"PRECIOUS"
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Have a Lovely♥WW!!

Kelli W said...

Beautiful flower!

Run DMT said...

Beautiful! I am always impressed with the beautiful gardens that others can grow.

More Than Words said...

Wow..6 feet tall?? How awesome!

That's a really good shot!

Janis said...

WOW!! I kill all plants, that is amazing Dina!!

Anonymous said...

Great photo!!! Happy WW!!

Here's mine: http://happilyblended.com/2009/09/wordless-wednesday-school/

Kara @ His, Hers and Ours said...

Oh wow!! What a gorgeous flower!! I've never heard of it before. Now I'm gonna have to look it up.

Happy WW!

Izzy, Emmy 'N Alexander said...

WOWSERS! Beautiful! I love it. I've never heard of this plant before.

Drahdrah said...

That is beautiful... my mom has pink ones in her garden. Happy WW, and thanks for stopping by !

Nicolle said...

That is beautiful. I'd love to have flowers that big! Wow!!!

ps...about your homeschool comment the other day, the flu, etc, etc...I'm right there with you. I have thought about it more than once too. It's scary out there. I guess I just have to prayer harder than ever before!

hugs!

Shelby said...

amazing, what a great blend of color with the white

Stacy Uncorked said...

BEAUTIFUL!! I miss my Dahlia's - hubby thought they were weeds and yanked them all up! :(

I'll just have to enjoy the beauty through yours! ;)

LisaShaw said...

What a beautiful flower!