Dahlias & Summer Flowering Bulbs Page 5

Very striking anemone flowered dahlia, with blooms of glowing, lilac-blue contrasting with redder tones at the centre.Flower size 3" (7cm)Height 36" (90cm) Pack of 1 tuber £4.50

This lovely pink sport of the very popular 'Cafe au Lait' has found many fans since its introduction just a few years ago. The large flowers are held up well on strong stems. Flower size 8" ( 20cm) Height 40" (100cm)  Pack of 3 tubers for £10.00 Pack of one tuber for £5.00

Semi-cactus variety with striking, bright reddish-purple flowers. An old variety which never loses its appeal.Flower size 6" (15cm)Height 39" (100cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Many of the anemone-flowered dahlias come in rather muted, or slightly offbeat, colours. 'Take Off' is an exception, with its pale-centred flowers with their bright pink petals. A lively and cheerful addition to the border. Flower size 3" (8cm) Height 3' (90cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Decorative type, with semi-double blooms of vivid pink set against stunning dark foliage. An established variety which never fails to please.Flower size 4-6" (10-15cm)Height 32" (80cm)Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Decorative flowers of bright magenta-purple contrasting with very dark foliage - this variety can be counted on to really stand out in the border. Flower size  4" (12cm) Height  3' (90cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of one tuber for £4.00

This lovely recent introduction follows a trend of breeders raising dahlias with flowers which have complementary colours on the top and underside of the petals. In this case, the petals sport pink-lilac & burgundy-purple hues and the plants themselves are petite enough to grow at the front of a border or in containers. Added bonus is dusky foliage. Flower size  3" (8cm) Height  24-28"...

Rose-pink flowers of the neatest form. A decorative dahlia but almost a flattened ball shape - really lovely en-masse. Flower size 3-4" (8-10cm) Height 39" (100cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £8.00 Pack of 1 tuber £4.50

Fimbriated dahlias are becoming very fashionable and this is a particularly pretty variety, with flowers of candy pink & white.  Flower size 8" (20cm) Height 36" (90cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of one tuber £4.00

New for 2024 Beautifully formed flowers of warm rose, with nicely upward facing petals. A lovely addition to the border and wonderful for cutting. Flower size 4.5" (11cm) Height 36" (90cm) Pack of one tuber for £7.00 Pack of 3 tubers for £14.00

A lovely variety, with flowers which fade out from a burgundy centre, to petals flushed with warm tones of pink and peach. Quite unique and always in demand. Flower size 6" (15cm)Height 32" (80cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00  

A lovely old variety which we offered for the first time just a couple of years ago. The large flowers are a pinkish lavender and are held up well on strong stems. Flower size 8" (20cm) Height 43" (110cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of one tuber for £4.00

We grew this new sport of the well-known Emory Paul for the first time a few years ago and were mightily impressed by the huge, nicely marked flowers, which seemed to last for ages in really good condition on the nursery. plants  Note that this variety will grow far taller than the guide height below if well fed. Flower size 10" (26cm) Height 43" (110cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £8.00 Pack...

British dahlia raised in the 50s and now seldom seen outside the cut-flower market. A pity as it has good form and is a warm, rich shade of salmon-pink. Excellent in the border and wonderful for cutting. Flower size 3" (7.5cm) Height 3' (90cm)  Pack of 3 tubers for £15.00 Pack of one tuber for £7.00

The Jowey series has produced some seriously special dahlias in terms of form and colour. This recent addition is no exception, with its neat ball flowers of warm, rose-pink and good, long and strong stems for cutting. Flower size 3.5" (9cm) Height 40" (100cm)   Pack of 1 tuber £4,50  

This impressive species reaches heights in excess of 8' (2.5m) in a single season. To ensure flowering, it needs to be grown in a situation protected from frost, since blooms seldom appear before late October. For many gardeners (as for us here on our exposed Essex farm) it will be a splendid foliage plant, with just the rare indian summer offering the bonus of flowers.We were delighted to see a few...

Enormous flowers of rich, deep pink held on strong stems for great border impact.  Flower size 10" (25cm) Height 36" (90cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Delightful waterlily-type dahlia, which we have grown in our borders for some years - always much admired. We now have tubers available, produced for us organically in Holland. The flowers are pink, touched with soft , creamy yellow for a peachy glow. It's romantic air gives it great potential as a wedding flower. In the border, we grow it alongside 'Preference', 'Apricot Desire', 'Soulman' & 'Penhill...