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    DAHLIA
    DAHLIA
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    DAHLIA

    All flower AUG-SEPT

    Genus of about 30 species (and some 20,000 cultivars predominantly derived from D. pinnata and D. coccinea) of bushy, usually tuberous-rooted perennials from mountainous areas of Mexico and Central America.

    Late-flowering so provide colour when other flowers are past their best.

    Single varieties attract insects.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Late-flowering deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Wildlife plant (single forms) - insects.
      To buy small dahlia cuttings or to learn more about dahlias, visit the National Dahlia Collection
    • Place of origin
      Mexico, Central America
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Tuberous
      Tuberous perennials
    • Rabbit Resistant
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Dahlia - Care Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Tubers - Care Guide

    Varieties
    DAHLIA 'Bishop of Llandaff
    Peony form. Purple foliage, semi-double scarlet flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    DAHLIA 'Roxy'
    Dwarf form. Shocking magenta single pink with bronzed leaves
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
    DAHLIA 'Totally Tangerine'
    Orangey-pink.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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