Whilst we were away the tree dahlias were blasted by what looks like
frost and wind but still have flowers looking fresh
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so hopes for Xmas day and poss. New years day?
It is strange but the D.Imperialis was badly hit by the weather
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But the D. Tenuicalis was not touched and it's in the same block of
planting, just a matter of feet away.
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All pictures taken yesterday.