Which species is this striking giant Dahlia?

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  1. Jaiaceae

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    Its over four meters high it even broke its own branches due to the weight at the top bearing flowers. Pretty thing I bet there are so many var and hybrids
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    If you are sure that it's indeed a Dahlia, then it must be one of the "tree dahlias" such as Dahlia imperialis or Dahlia tenuicaulis.
     
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    I'm sorry did the pics fail to upload? here i'll try it again..
     

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    Axel, yes indeed its D.imperialis i believe
     
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    Where can I get tree dahlia SEEDS?
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Don't know, but it's a subtropical plant anyway - no chance of growing it in Saskatchewan unless you have a 5 m high glasshouse ;-)
     
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    True, but I have moved to a more favorable province...not expecting them to bloom for me, but want to grow for the plant itself.
     
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    @pioneer, you can change your location text by clicking on the first of the three icons on the upper right (the one that looks like a head atop a rectangle) and select Personal Details.
     
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    ok, did that. Still looking for seeds! Or cuttings if anyone has some...
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Though Ontario is still a non-starter for growing this - if you want to succeed, try southern Mexico ;-)
     
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