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If you’re growing taller stems or larger flower heads, add a cane early so support is in place before flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater deeply in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks through summer with a high-potash fertiliser to encourage buds. Deadhead regularly and cut stems often—removing spent blooms helps direct energy into new flowers, giving you a longer, heavier display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the first frosts blacken the foliage, cut stems back and lift the tubers to store somewhere cool, dry and frost-free. In very mild areas you can mulch heavily, but lifting is safest. Replant next spring and you’ll usually see stronger plants each year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harding \u0026 Bloom","offers":[{"title":"1 tuber","offer_id":53111867769165,"sku":"DAH-CAF-TWI-1","price":3.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 tubers","offer_id":53111867801933,"sku":"DAH-CAF-TWI-3","price":8.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2627\/9245\/files\/DAHLIA_20CAFE_20AU_20LAIT_20TWIST_20SQUARE_205-topaz.jpg?v=1769556599"},{"product_id":"dahlia-verrones-obsidian","title":"Dahlia 'Verrone’s Obsidian'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDahlia 'Verrone’s Obsidian' is an orchid-form dahlia with starry, near-black blooms and a bright yellow centre. The open shape gives a modern look in the border and can be easier for pollinators to use than densely double dahlias—ideal for a dramatic cutting garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best results, start tubers in pots from March or April in a frost-free place, then plant out once the risk of frost has passed. Choose full sun and a warm, sheltered position, and mix in plenty of garden compost to improve structure and drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant tubers about 10–15cm deep with the ‘eye’ facing upwards, spacing plants roughly 45–60cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist as shoots develop. If you’re growing taller stems or larger flower heads, add a cane early so support is in place before flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater deeply in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks through summer with a high-potash fertiliser to encourage buds. Deadhead regularly and cut stems often—removing spent blooms helps direct energy into new flowers, giving you a longer, heavier display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the first frosts blacken the foliage, cut stems back and lift the tubers to store somewhere cool, dry and frost-free. In very mild areas you can mulch heavily, but lifting is safest. Replant next spring and you’ll usually see stronger plants each year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harding \u0026 Bloom","offers":[{"title":"1 tuber","offer_id":53111868686669,"sku":"DAH-VER-OBS-1","price":2.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 tubers","offer_id":53111868719437,"sku":"DAH-VER-OBS-3","price":5.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2627\/9245\/files\/DAHLIA_OBSIDIAN_-_SQUARE_2.jpg?v=1769606829"},{"product_id":"dahlia-babylon-purple","title":"Dahlia 'Babylon Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDahlia 'Babylon Purple' produces large, fully double purple flowers with that classic ‘dinnerplate’ impact. Strong stems and an upright habit make it a great backdrop plant in mixed borders, and a reliable source of bold, saturated colour for late-summer arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best results, start tubers in pots from March or April in a frost-free place, then plant out once the risk of frost has passed. Choose full sun and a warm, sheltered position, and mix in plenty of garden compost to improve structure and drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant tubers about 10–15cm deep with the ‘eye’ facing upwards, spacing plants roughly 45–60cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist as shoots develop. If you’re growing taller stems or larger flower heads, add a cane early so support is in place before flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater deeply in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks through summer with a high-potash fertiliser to encourage buds. Deadhead regularly and cut stems often—removing spent blooms helps direct energy into new flowers, giving you a longer, heavier display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the first frosts blacken the foliage, cut stems back and lift the tubers to store somewhere cool, dry and frost-free. In very mild areas you can mulch heavily, but lifting is safest. Replant next spring and you’ll usually see stronger plants each year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harding \u0026 Bloom","offers":[{"title":"1 tuber","offer_id":53111869374797,"sku":"DAH-BAB-PUR-1","price":2.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 tubers","offer_id":53111869407565,"sku":"DAH-BAB-PUR-3","price":5.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2627\/9245\/files\/DAHLIA_20BABYLON_20PURPLE_20SQAUARE_202-topaz.jpg?v=1769556283"},{"product_id":"dahlia-bishop-of-llandaff","title":"Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' is loved for the contrast of bright red flowers against very dark foliage. It’s a classic choice for cottage borders and cutting beds, and it flowers from summer into autumn. 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Replant next spring and you’ll usually see stronger plants each year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harding \u0026 Bloom","offers":[{"title":"1 tuber","offer_id":53111870259533,"sku":"DAH-BIS-LLA-1","price":1.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 tubers","offer_id":53111870292301,"sku":"DAH-BIS-LLA-3","price":3.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 tubers","offer_id":53111870325069,"sku":"DAH-BIS-LLA-6","price":10.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2627\/9245\/files\/DAHLIA_BISHOP_OF_LLANDAFF_SQUARE_2-topaz.jpg?v=1769556239"},{"product_id":"dahlia-cafe-au-lait-royal","title":"Dahlia 'Café au Lait Royal'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDahlia 'Café au Lait Royal' is a decorative dahlia grown for generous, ruffled blooms that read as soft blush-pink from a distance, with white and lilac tones up close. 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