Dahlias Page 6

Waterlily type, with shapely blooms of deep rose. Excellent for cutting - it is grown by the million in Holland for this purpose - but also a fine garden plant. Its qualities have been really evident over the last year, as it has been performing its socks off on the RHS Wisley Dahlia Trials. Submitted in error (it is too 'old' to meet the parameters of the current trial), it has been showing some...

Dutch breeders have been putting some effort into raising new waterlily-type dahlias in recent years. The best of these produce a bumper crop of flowers which are produced at a consistent height over a number of plants, making them excellent for the border and as cut flowers. 'Pink Perception' is a lovely example, with flowers of clear, cool pink, which fade out at the petal ends. Very weather resistant. Flower...

New for 2024 Pretty little pompon variety with flowers of palest lavender-pink set against contrasting dark stems. In the garden, we like to place these little poms alongside much larger, blousier blooms - and you can do exactly the same when arranging them as cut flowers. Flower size 2" (5cm) Height 40" (100cm) Pack of one tuber for £7.00 Pack of 3 tubers for £14.00

Fabulous sport of the famous 'Cafe au Lait', with a wash of delicate rose pink colouring the cream petals - very painterly and pretty. A single bloom in a bowl will make a lovely table centrepiece. Flower size 8" (20cm) Height 40" (100cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £10.00 Pack of one tuber for £5.00  

New for 2024 Delightfully little collarette dahlia, with flowers of the gentlest colouring, from the subtle cream-lemon centre to the light pink petals. Flower size 3" (8cm) Height 2' (60cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50

Pompon type with neatly formed flowers of clear pink. A truly charming little dahlia which is always hugely popular.Flower size 2-3" (5-7cm)Height 35" (90cm)Pack of 3 tubers for 8.00 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Collerette-type dahlia with lilac-pink petals arranged around a central ring of smaller white petals. Really enchanting. Flower size 3" (7cm) Height 20" (50cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Wow! Sizeable blooms of warm peach-pink, with undertones of yellow which give the flowers that 'glow from within' factor. The petals are both quilled and fimrbriated for a slightly 'spiky' appearance. A stunner for the border and a great cut flower. Flower size  6" (15cm) Height 43" (110cm) + Pack of 3 tubers for £8.00 Pack of one tuber for £5.00

New for 2024 Ravishing new introduction with many-petalled flowers of cool, candy-pink, warmed by tiny flashes of gold from the depths of the petals. The fimbriation on the petal tips give it a slightly fluffy appeal, bringing to mind a delightful little geum we grow on the nursery - 'Pink Fluffy'! This is a dahlia which is perfect for the border and wonderful for cutting. Limited availability this...

Extravagant cactus dahlia, with blooms of deep wine red and white, the red suffusing into the white to add tones of pink to the flower centres. Very different and exciting! Flower size 8" (20cm) Height 39" (1m) Pack of 3 tubers £8.00 Pack of 1 tuber £5.00

The petals of this decorative dahlia are reminiscent of a bicoloured rose, with splashes of ruby red on a mid-pink ground and a touch of gold at the centre. It has been a stalwart of our red border for some years, picking up on the tones of rich pink and red planted alongside it. Note: Limited availability Flower size 4-6" (10-15cm)Height 39" (100cm) Pack of one tuber for £7.00

New for 2024 Very dark flowers never go out of fashion and we are always on the lookout for new introductions. This near-black ball dahlia holds its well-formed flowers on strong stems and will, like most 'darks' mix happily with either rich or pastel coloured dahlias in a border or bouquet.  Flower size 3.5" (9cm) Height 36" (90cm) Pack of one tuber for £7.00 Pack of 3 tubers for £14.00

This small ball dahlia has neat flowers of the darkest red and, like all the 'Jowey' series, it is excellent for cutting. Flower size 3" (6cm) Height 3' (90cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £11.50 Pack of 1 tuber £5.00  

New in 2023 Pretty collarette dahlia, with flowers of darkest red set off by the inner florets being  strongly tipped white. Flower size 4.5" (11cm) Height 39" (1m) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Beautifully fimbriated edges to vivid scarlet flowers.Flower size 4-6" (10-15cm)Height 35" (90cm)Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

We have been growing this anemone flowered dahlia in our borders for some time now and really like what it brings to the party,  with its unique 'windswept' appearance. Try it for yourself - it's very floriforous and a great 'mixer' (we especially love combining it with peach, terracotta pink & orange tones). Flower size 3" (8cm) Height 40" (100cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack...

New for 2024 Charming little pompon flowers in blends of wine-red and white. Very prolific, producing lots of cutting material on a bushy, compact plant. Although the variety isn't new to cultivation (we have had it in our own red border for some time), this is the first time we have offered it in our listings. Flower size 2" (5cm) Height 31.5" (80cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50

New for 2024 A cracking new ball dahlia with tightly-petalled flowers of deepest ruby-black. Note that this variety often sports a green 'eye' until the flowers are fully open, with florists often choosing to cut it at this attractive stage. Flower size 3.5" (90cm) Height 36" (90cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £15.00 Pack of one tuber for £7.50