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2025 Dahlia Catalogue

Specialists in Bulbs, Dahlias & Perennials by Mail Order. UK's foremost Dahlia Collection. Tulips, Alliums, Narcissus & other Hardy Bulbs. Hardy Perennials.

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Despatch Update

The new DAHLIAS & SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS catalogue opened on-line at midnight on New Year's Eve.

DESPATCH UPDATE - Please refer here rather than emailing or 'phoning if possible, to allow us to concentrate on getting your order to you as quickly as possible!
Despatches began from Tuesday 18th February and we are now despatching the last of the orders received on 1st, 2nd and 3rd January. We are currently packing 4th & 5th January orders and are on course to have all orders to 6th January packed by the 4th April. W/C 7th April packing / despatching orders from 7th Jan - 11th Jan. W/C 14th April, despatching 12th - 20th Jan. W/C 21st April, despatching 21st - 31st Jan. W/C 28th April, despatching remaining February orders as well as March orders. This information is subject to change so will be updated on a regular basis.

Easter Delivery Update

Today (Wednesday) is the last day for courier despatches until next Tuesday. Royal Mail despatches will be tomorrow for (mostly) delivery on Saturday. Normal service resumes next Tuesday. Happy Easter everyone.

Make sure to keep your tubers frost free at all times, noting that they become more vulnerable to cold conditions when they are wet. Tubers will grow rapidly if kept constantly warm indoors but this will lead to soft, etiolated growth, which can collapse before it is possible to move the plants outdoors once conditions are frost free. Unless you are wanting early growth to take cuttings, starting your tubers is better left until after mid-April, when higher temperatures and light levels will ensure healthier, steadier growth. Your tubers will store perfectly happily in their original packaging, kept cool and dry, until you are ready to start them into growth.

From today (19th March) we have switched to a tracked service with Royal Mail. If we have it we will add your email and contact telephone number to the delivery information and you will receive either/both a text message and an email notification for your order.

Nursery Opening Times

The nursery is currently closed to visitors, except by appointment. Customers may collect pre-paid bulb & plant orders by arrangement.

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New Ranunculus for 2025

Our collection of ranunculus asiaticus hybrids now includes some of the 'Amandine' series - the Rolls Royce of this increasingly popular cut flower.

Welcome to Rose Cottage Plants

As passionate gardeners, as well as nurserymen, bulbs have always played an essential role in all our planting schemes. From the simplicity of the earliest snowdrop to the razzle-dazzle of dahlias in high summer, bulbs can be relied on to supply an extra layer of interest and colour to the border in every month of the year.

Putting together our seasonal bulb collections allows us to bring you the very best the bulb world has to offer – a wonderful choice of exceptional varieties, from the established favourites to the new and the sought-after. We source from the best growers to offer the finest quality, top-sized bulbs at prices which will pleasantly surprise you.

Whatever your style or size of garden, by choosing from the Rose Cottage collection, you will bring a touch of bulb magic to your own Eden.

Anne & Jack Barnard

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Dahlia 'Feline Yvonne'

from £4.00

Dahlia 'Cryfield Harmony'

from £7.00

Latest News and Upcoming Events

2025 Show Diary will be updated shortly. Below are 2024 dates.

February 19th - Snowdrop Sensation @ Great Comp Garden, Comp Lane, Platt, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8QS. 01732 885094 - 10am - 2pm August 10th & 11th - Great Comp Summer...

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Dahlia Open Days

Come and visit us on our special Dahlia Open Days to see our extensive collection, which includes new and exclusive varieties. Plants will be available for sale and visitors can use the opportunity to...

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Nursery Open Times in 2025

The nursery is currently only open during our Dahlia Open Days.

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Garden Club Talks

During our quieter months (late October through to January) we are happy to give talks to Gardening Clubs. Topics include 'Spring Bulbs' and 'Dahlias' and cover growing techniques and choosing varieties....

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Glamorous Gladiolus
The upright spikes of gladioli contrast well against the rounder forms of dahlia plants in the border. Also great for cutting!
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Exotic Eucomis
'Pineapple' plants bring a touch of the jungle to gardens, whilst being pretty easy-going to grow.
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Lovely Lilies
Nothing says summer like the heady scent of lilies filling the balmy air. Use them in borders & in pots.
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