Took a few of pictures of the tree dahlias yesterday, the Imperialis
which had flowers on on Xmas eve looked so sorry, but the other species
one D. Tenuicaulis still had flowers that were not to bad considering
80mph gusts on boxing day.

Dahlia Imperalis Xmas eve then 28th

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps4d6bec94.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps1a494565.jpg

Dahlia Imperialis stems and 8ft post

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps8a4692da.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...psd5892edf.jpg


Dahlia Tenuicaulis Xmas eve then 28th
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...psbf51c0aa.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps40e264d6.jpg

So I've had my dahlia in flower on Xmas day, outside.
David @ a still dry side of Swansea Bay, but not for much longer