National Dahlia Society of New Zealand

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The National Dahlia Society Trial Grounds are at Paradise Gardens, Hinds

Managers: John and Jeanette Cuthbertson

Contact: 45 Gray Street,R.D.3, Hinds, Ashburton 7773
Phone : 03 303 7032
email: paradisegardens429@gmail.com

Hinds is part of the Ashburton District and is located 19 kms south of Ashburton on State Highway One. The trial grounds here are well separated from the main dahlia display by a fence. The garden is divided into two beds with a walkway up the middle. It is surrounded with windbreak as the Canterbury plains are renowned for the strong Nor'westers that strike during Summer.

Members are always welcome to view the Grounds.

Trial Ground Results 2023 South Island

Kotare Trophy for Exhibition Dahlias

1st A and J Davey
Rural Sunshine, Collerette
white
93points
2nd Mr and Mrs W and K Jack
Oreti Ace, Min Decorative
Light Orange
89.2 points
3rd A and J Davey
Rural Flo, collerette
orange
88points
4th Place, A Lambert
Summerhouse Garden Elise, Miniature Fimbriated
Lavender
87.1 points

Annabella Martin Trophy for Garden Dahlias

1st A and J Davey
Rural Sunshine, Collerette"
white
91 points
Second equal ,John Russell "
Little Gem, Dwarf Single
apricot
89 points
Second equal, W and K Jack
Oreti Pip,single
Purple
89 points
Second equal, S Burns
Skelmersdale Jane, Min Decorative "
White/lav flush
89 points
Second equal, G and B Andrew
Acacia Mist,collerette
bicoloured
89 points
Second equal, G and B Andrew
Acacia Mark,
Salmon
89 points
3rd Place, J and J Cuthbertson
Joal Noah
Dark red
89 points

The National Dahlia Society Trial Grounds are at Kowhai Park, Fielding

North Island Trial Ground

A new Trial Ground has been set up to complement the South Island Trial Ground at Hinds. This will give breeders the opportunity to have new seedlings trialled in two different climatic areas. The Manawatu District Council has approved the use of a garden in Kowhai Park Fielding, adjacent to the Mason Family Rose Garden.

Manager: Mr Eddie Johns

Contact: P.O.Box 81, Rongotea 4865
Phone: 022 674 1224
Email: eddiejohns@gmail.com
or
Dennis Rodgers
Phone: 06 323 7765
email: dwrodgers@extra.co.nz