Dahlias & Summer Flowering Bulbs Page 11

Spiky flowers of a wonderfully rich pumpkin-orange - a real stand-out border choice which also fits marvellously well into an exotic planting scheme.  Flower size 7" (17cm) Height  40" (100cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £12.50 Pack of one tuber for £6.00

Ball flowers of warm, soft, apricot-orange and a good, strong grower. If you haven't grown ball dahlias before, their shape makes a lovely contrast to dahlias of looser form and they are all great for cutting.  Flower size 3-4" (8-10cm) Height 39" (100cm) Pack of 3 for £8.50 Pack of 1 tuber £5.00

This decorative dahlia is the most fantastic, deep orange - a real border sizzler. The group image shows 'Happy Halloween' grown with 'Le Baron' - a combination which could have the 'taste police' on high alert. Flower size 4" (10cm) Height 3' (90cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Impressively large flowers of brilliant flame-orange and of good form. Flower size  8" (20cm) Height 40" (100cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £8.00 Pack of one tuber for £4.00

One of the 'Happy Single' series of dahlia, featuring single flowers against contrasting, dark foliage. The flowers here are peach with a central red ring - really pretty.Flower size 2-4" (5-10cm)Height 2' (60cm)Pack of 3 tubers for £8.00

New for 2024 Good-sized flowers of warm apricot. Wonderful both in the garden and for cutting. Flower size 6" (15cm) Height 39" (100cm) Pack of one tuber for £5.00 Pack of 3 tubers for £11.50

One of the 'Happy Series' of dahlias, which feature single flowers against dark foliage. We find the bright yellow flowers against ultra-dark leaves quite stunning. Much showier and more compact than 'Bishop of York' .Flower size 2-3" (5-7cm)Height 23" (60cm)Pack of 3 tubers for £8.00

Bring a sunny disposition to your border with this cheerful decorative dahlia, which sports the richest of yellow flowers. Flower size 6" (15cm) Height 3' (90cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Bright yellow pompon flowers. Very reliable and floriferous - terrific as a cut flower.Flower size 2" (5cm)Height 32" (80cm)Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

This is a lovely and welcome replacement for 'Clair de Lune', which is, sadly, no longer in large scale tuber production. 'Kelsey Sunshine' has the same collarette form and pale yellow colouring. Try mingling in the border with cool blue salvia uliginosa. Flower size 4" (10cm) Height 32" (80cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Fimbriated dahlia with flowers of creamy yellow with a slightly darker centre. If you like your yellows to be subtle, this is a good choice.Flower size 4" (10cm)Height 39" (100cm)Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Cactus type with curvaceous flowers of clear yellow, fading to near-white at the petal tips. Flower size 6-8" (15-20cm)Height 48" (120cm)Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.50

New in 2023 Nicely formed decorative blooms of buttercup yellow, showed off wonderfully well by the near-black foliage.  Flower size 5" (12cm) Height 3' (90cm)  Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of one tuber for £4.00  

Really striking fimbriated dahlia, with large flowers of rich, golden yellow. Strong grower, holding its flowers on sturdy stems. Flower size 9" (23cm) Height 3' (90cm) Pack of 3 tuubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.50

One of the new breed of waterlily-type dahlias, producing many flowers at a consistent height - great for the border and for cutting. The flowers are a cheerful yellow, fading to white at the petal edges. Excellent weather resistance. Flower size 4" (10cm) Height 39" (100cm)   Pack of 1 tuber £4.50

(Pineapple flower). Wonderfully exotic in appearance but surprisingly hardy when planted out. (ours have often seeded themselves around).  Also good in pots but should then be over wintered under cover. Fairly hardy summer flowering bulb for a sunny site in any reasonable soil.  Ht.12-20 (30-50cm).Bulb size 18+ cmPack of 3 bulbs for £6.50

Striking and sought-after form, with maroon foliage and cream/pink flowers. Ht. 18-24" (45-60cm).Bulb size 18+ cmPack of one bulb for £9.00 Pack of 3 bulbs for £24.00  

New for 2024 Strong, dark stems bearing deeep purple buds which open to pale lavender-pink flowers. Very eye-catching at all stages. Height around 20-24" (50-60cm).  Bulb size 18+ cm Pack of one bulb for £8.50