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BryanCBryanC Posts: 18
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I have nine plants that have appeared from nowhere.  I have been told that they are

'Tree Dahlias'.  I did plant some dahlia corms/tubers last year but none where this variety.  How have so many suddenly taken up residence? They are quite attractive really and vary in height from 4 to 6 feet tall and all are flowering. My problem now is what do I do when they have finished flowering?  Should I 'dig up and ditch' or just wait and see what happens next year?  Will this invasion go on.  The 'Day of the Triffids' comes to mind!  Many thanks.Type your message

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Photos?
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • BryanCBryanC Posts: 18
    Now that's an idea. I will try to sort one or two out.
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    They sound more like the Giant dahlias rather than tree dahlias (Dahlia imperialis).  Tree dahlias rarely flower in the UK.  ( I am assuming you are in UK, if not please tell us where you are. ) As Obelixx says, a photo would help.  Use the icon in the tool bar with the sun and mountains. (fifth from the right)
  • BryanCBryanC Posts: 18
    Back after prolonged absence..... My plants turned out to be Himalyan Balsam. They didn't fare well on investigation so they were removed and destroyed. Hopefully never to return. A belated thank you for all you advice.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Ah- if we'd had a photo, it would have been IDd right away for you @BryanC.
    They're a hideous blight on the countryside.
    Hope you've got them out successfully, but they're tenacious, so keep an eye on the areas they were in, as well as round about, as the seeds go for miles.  :/
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • BryanCBryanC Posts: 18
    Hi there FG. After the horror stories I was told I got rid of them very quickly. In future I will get one of the numerous cameras out and get things sorted much quicker! Ta again.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    edited September 2019
    Fingers crossed you've caught them in time @BryanC :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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