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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 have now completed packing and despatching all orders placed in January, February, March and April. May orders will be packed and despatched later this week (W/C 12th May). If you have not received any communication from us regarding your orders, please now telephone. This information is subject to change so will be updated on a regular basis.

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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Pick of the week

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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Narcissus 'Mrs Langtry'

from £11.00

Tulipa 'Salmon Impression'

from £5.50

Latest News and Upcoming Events

2025 Show Diary

February 19th - Snowdrop Sensation @ Great Comp Garden, Comp Lane, Platt, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8QS. 01732 885094 - 10am - 2pm August 9th & 10th - Great Comp...

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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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Colchicums with Clout
Autumn flowering colchicums are wonderful for bringing brightness to the bases of hedges or under trees as the light quality fades at this time of year.
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Cool Camassias
These easy going bulbs are a great follow-up act for fading tulips. We have exciting new varieties for 2025.
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Gorgeous Globes
Alliums are the stars of the border in early summer. We trial varieties as they are introduced and can recommend many established ones and a few new introductions.
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