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Dahlia 'Cornel' brings rich maroon-red ball blooms to summer borders and cutting gardens, with bold flowerheads held on sturdy stems. Whether planted in drifts or dotted through mixed beds, the blooms add instant impact and keep coming through the warm months.
Once established, this clump-forming dahlia typically reaches 1.2 m, producing plenty of long stems for cutting. Regular picking and deadheading encourages a steady succession of flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Start tubers in a frost-free place in spring, or plant outside once the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and enrich the planting area with compost for best results.
Water during dry spells, especially while buds form, and feed every two to three weeks through the flowering period. Taller plants benefit from discreet staking, and removing faded blooms keeps the plant productive and tidy.
Perfect for borders, patio pots and cutting gardens, dahlias are also pollinator-friendly in single-flowered forms. Lift and store the tubers after the first frosts in colder areas to enjoy an even better display the following year.
Dahlia ‘Crazy Love’ is a beautifully poised variety, producing crisp white blooms delicately tipped and lightly streaked with pale purple, with a subtle greenish-yellow flush at the base. The effect is refined yet striking—perfect for bringing a touch of theatre to summer planting without losing its elegance.
With strong stems and a generous flowering season from mid-summer until the first frosts, it makes an excellent choice for borders and patio containers, and is equally at home in the cutting garden for fresh, polished arrangements.
Dahlia 'Decorative Mixed' brings a mixed selection of decorative dahlias in a wide colour range to summer borders and cutting gardens, with bold flowerheads held on sturdy stems. Whether planted in drifts or dotted through mixed beds, the blooms add instant impact and keep coming through the warm months.
Once established, this clump-forming dahlia typically reaches 80–120 cm, producing plenty of long stems for cutting. Regular picking and deadheading encourages a steady succession of flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Start tubers in a frost-free place in spring, or plant outside once the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and enrich the planting area with compost for best results.
Water during dry spells, especially while buds form, and feed every two to three weeks through the flowering period. Taller plants benefit from discreet staking, and removing faded blooms keeps the plant productive and tidy.
Perfect for borders, patio pots and cutting gardens, dahlias are also pollinator-friendly in single-flowered forms. Lift and store the tubers after the first frosts in colder areas to enjoy an even better display the following year.
Dahlia 'Fenna Baaij' bears lively lilac-pink blooms with a lightly twisted form, giving planting a brighter, more informal energy through the second half of summer.
The flowers are held on strong stems and suit both borders and cutting, while the colouring sits especially well with silver foliage, grasses and other soft-toned companions.
Plant in a sunny, sheltered place after frost risk has passed, choosing fertile soil that drains well while staying moist in active growth.
Regular cutting and deadheading will keep new stems coming, and the tubers should be lifted for winter protection in colder gardens.
Dahlia ‘Fire and Ice’ is a show-stopping decorative variety featuring striking bi-colour blooms of bright red with clean white edges. Its crisp, defined markings make it an eye-catching addition to cottage gardens and cheerful summer displays where bold colour is required.
The plant grows into a neat, bushy mound with fresh green foliage that contrasts thoroughly with the vivid flowers. The blooms are medium-sized and fully double, with broad, flat petals that display the consistent red-and-white pattern perfectly on every flower.
Plant in a sunny, open position where it can receive plenty of light, in soil that remains moist but drains well. This variety is relatively robust but performs best when sheltered from heavy rains that might damage the pristine white tips of the petals.
Water regularly, especially during the bud-formation stage, and feed every two weeks during the flowering season. Deadhead spent flowers by cutting the stem back to a leaf node to promote fresh buds throughout the season.
A brilliant choice for cutting patches and front-of-border impact, ‘Fire and Ice’ attracts attention from a distance and pairs wonderfully with solid white or red companions to echo its dynamic colour scheme.
Dahlia 'Fleurel' is a classic dinnerplate dahlia, producing huge, pristine white blooms that bring drama and clarity to borders, wedding palettes and late-summer arrangements.
The flowers are broad, softly incurved and impressively large, held above a vigorous plant that flowers continuously from midsummer into autumn with regular picking.
Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile soil and good drainage, planting tubers once frost danger has passed and adding support early for the best stem presentation.
Water generously in prolonged dry weather, remove spent blooms to prolong the show, and lift tubers before hard frost in cold areas.
Dahlia 'Genova' brings bicolour pompon blooms in white and lilac-purple tones to summer borders and cutting gardens, with bold flowerheads held on sturdy stems. Whether planted in drifts or dotted through mixed beds, the blooms add instant impact and keep coming through the warm months.
Once established, this clump-forming dahlia typically reaches 75 cm, producing plenty of long stems for cutting. Regular picking and deadheading encourages a steady succession of flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Start tubers in a frost-free place in spring, or plant outside once the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and enrich the planting area with compost for best results.
Water during dry spells, especially while buds form, and feed every two to three weeks through the flowering period. Taller plants benefit from discreet staking, and removing faded blooms keeps the plant productive and tidy.
Perfect for borders, patio pots and cutting gardens, dahlias are also pollinator-friendly in single-flowered forms. Lift and store the tubers after the first frosts in colder areas to enjoy an even better display the following year.
Dahlia 'Gitt's Perfection' produces oversized dinnerplate flowers in soft pink with creamy undertones, creating a romantic, painterly effect in borders and bouquets.
The blooms are broad and generously layered, carried on tall stems that make a strong statement through the second half of summer and well into autumn.
Plant in full sun after frost has passed, enriching the soil with compost and giving the plant support from early in the season so the large blooms stay well presented.
Deadhead frequently and keep plants watered in dry weather to maintain flowering, then lift and store tubers before winter cold sets in.
For a late-summer border with a touch of theatre, Dahlia ‘Grand Prix’ is a superb choice. A robust, bushy variety, it produces bright lemon-yellow, double blooms neatly tipped in white, held above handsome dark green foliage. Flowering from summer until the first frosts, it is equally at home in the border and in a vase.
- Colour: lemon-yellow with crisp white tips
- Flower form: double
- Habit: clump-forming, bushy
- Use: borders and cut flowers
Dahlia 'Hollyhill Cotton Candy' is an eye-catching cactus dahlia with frosted pink petals fading to creamy white, creating a light, feathery effect across large summer blooms.
The more pointed, twisted petals give the flowers extra movement and texture, while tall stems make this a standout choice for cutting and for adding height to sunny borders.
Plant in rich, well-drained soil in full sun after frost has passed, and provide sturdy support early so the stems stay upright as the plant fills out.
Deadhead to encourage continued flowering and lift tubers for safe winter storage in colder areas after the first frost blackens the foliage.
Dahlia 'Honka Pink' brings starry orchid-style blooms in clear pink to summer borders and cutting gardens, with bold flowerheads held on sturdy stems. Whether planted in drifts or dotted through mixed beds, the blooms add instant impact and keep coming through the warm months.
Once established, this clump-forming dahlia typically reaches 60–70 cm, producing plenty of long stems for cutting. Regular picking and deadheading encourages a steady succession of flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Start tubers in a frost-free place in spring, or plant outside once the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and enrich the planting area with compost for best results.
Water during dry spells, especially while buds form, and feed every two to three weeks through the flowering period. Taller plants benefit from discreet staking, and removing faded blooms keeps the plant productive and tidy.
Perfect for borders, patio pots and cutting gardens, dahlias are also pollinator-friendly in single-flowered forms. Lift and store the tubers after the first frosts in colder areas to enjoy an even better display the following year.
Dahlia 'Kelvin Floodlight' is a summer-flowering dahlia grown from a tuber, loved for huge primrose-yellow blooms that glow at dusk. The fully double, show-stopping blooms sit above fresh foliage and bring instant impact to borders, cutting gardens and large pots.
Flowers appear from mid-summer until the first frosts, especially if you keep deadheading. Dahlias are excellent cut flowers—snip stems regularly to encourage new buds. Its bright yellow is a classic choice for exhibitions and big borders.
Plant in fertile, humus-rich soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Start tubers in pots under cover in March or April, then plant out after frost risk has passed, or plant directly outside in May. Set tubers about 10–15cm deep and space plants 45–60cm apart.
This variety typically reaches 0.5–1 m with a spread of around 0.1–0.5 m. Taller types benefit from staking in windy spots. Water during dry spells and feed with a high-potash fertiliser every couple of weeks once buds form.
In autumn, once frost blackens the foliage, cut stems back and lift tubers to store cool, dry and frost-free. In very mild areas you can mulch and leave them in the ground. Replant in spring for another season of colour.
Dahlia 'La Luna' brings luminous dinnerplate blooms blending creamy white with yellow flashes to summer borders and cutting gardens, with bold flowerheads held on sturdy stems. Whether planted in drifts or dotted through mixed beds, the blooms add instant impact and keep coming through the warm months.
Once established, this clump-forming dahlia typically reaches 110 cm, producing plenty of long stems for cutting. Regular picking and deadheading encourages a steady succession of flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Start tubers in a frost-free place in spring, or plant outside once the risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and enrich the planting area with compost for best results.
Water during dry spells, especially while buds form, and feed every two to three weeks through the flowering period. Taller plants benefit from discreet staking, and removing faded blooms keeps the plant productive and tidy.
Perfect for borders, patio pots and cutting gardens, dahlias are also pollinator-friendly in single-flowered forms. Lift and store the tubers after the first frosts in colder areas to enjoy an even better display the following year.
Dahlia 'Labyrinth Twotone' produces huge, ruffled blooms in blended pink and white tones, with each flower slightly different and full of movement, giving borders a lush, painterly feel.
The flowers are exceptionally large and softly twisted, creating a strong focal point in the garden and spectacular stems for late-summer arrangements.
Plant tubers in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot after all risk of frost, improving the soil with compost and installing support early to carry the heavy flowers.
Water regularly through dry periods, keep deadheading to encourage fresh buds, and lift the tubers before winter frost in colder areas.
