Welsh Dahlia Trials 2009
I begin by reminding you that the Welsh Dahlia Society Trials are autonomous and not associated with any other Society..
In 2009 we once again experienced atrocious weather with constant rain and high winds in July and August. Despite this the cultivars were judged, and results formulated. This year we had seventy cultivars from eighteen raisers - a couple more than in 2008,so once again we have been very well supported..Planting out took place on June 16th and the tubers lifted on October 25th 2009. As Trial co-ordinator may I personally thank all the raisers in supporting The Welsh Dahlia Society in 2009, Any information on Welsh Dahlia Society Trials must be directed through The Welsh Dahlia Society. Secretary
Mr Robert Hughes 12 South View Bryncae Llanharan Rhondda Cynon Taff CF72 9RQ 01443 229420 Winner of the Welsh Trials 2009 was Ryecroft Venture a miniature ball by Ryecroft Dahlias.
Joint second place was awarded to Heather Jane a collerette raised by Ivor Kitchener and Citizen a medium semi-cactus by Geerling of Holland.
Next place went to a red miniature decorative raised by E. Thompson
All cultivar classification at the trials are the opinion of the raiser not the Welsh Dahlia Society.
Eric Payne.
1st Ryecroft Venture
2nd Heather Jane
Joint 2nd. Citizen
Many thanks to all the members who helped to make these Trials a success.Special thanks to Monty Price and Mark Bater for all the extra time and trouble they took to tend the growing plants. To see more images from Welsh Trials 2006 click the button on the left PHOTOS TRIALS | 
