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New in 2024 Flowers of dramatically rich red are carried on tall, strong stems. This variety was  part of the recent dahlia trial at RHS Wisley, where it garnered much attention for its stand-out presence. Flower size 4.5" (11cm) Height 40" (100cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50

Semi-cactus type variety with deepest, black-red blooms and a hint of green at the centre. A much loved classic dahlia. Flower size 6-8" (15-20cm)Height 39" (100cm)Pack of 3 tubers for £8.00 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

Beautifully formed flowers of rich, ruby red. The stems are very long and strong, making it an excellent cut flower (the variety holds an AGM for cut flowers).Flower size 3-4" (7-10cm)Height 43" (110cm)Pack of 3 tubers for £8.00 Pack of 1 tuber £4.50

The dramatically dark red flowers are similar to those of 'Karma Choc'  (sadly not available now) but, in this variety, the leaves are green. A much sought-after variety. Flower size 4-6" (10-15cm) Height 40-48" ( 100-120cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £11.50 Pack of one tuber for £5.50  

NEW IN 2025 British bred waterlily type, with stunning flowers of bright rose-red, with a lighting flash of yellow at the flower centres. Brings a real 'wow' factor to borders and its strong stems make it an excellent candidate for cutting. We have often had nursery sale stock of this variety but this is the first time we have been able to offer tubers.  Flower size 5" (12cm) Height 36" (90cm) Pack...

Cactus-type variety with flowers of darkest red-black. Flower size 6-8" (15-20cm)Height 39" (100cm)Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

There is a suspicion that 'Honka Dark' and 'Verrone's Obsidian' may be one and the same. It will take DNA testing to reveal the truth but it was noticeable that the plants we grew of 'Honka Black' did appear slightly taller and the petals a little less furled than those of 'Verrones Obsidian'.  (not available this season). So, not much to call between them, but both excellent and unusual garden...

If you love the dark flowered dahlias, like 'Chat Noir' or 'Black Jack', but need something of smaller stature, this could be the answer.  'Tamburo is a scaled-down version of those dramatic giants and eminently more suited to front of border plantings. Flower size 4" (10cm) Height 28-36" (70-90cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

NEW IN 2025 Dramatically deep velvet red blooms, lightened by the little whiskery white florets near the flower centres which reveal this to be a collarette dahlia, almost disguising itself as a decorative form. This is a very theatrical dahlia, with huge presence, whether in the border or as a cut flower. Flower size 4" (10cm) Height 36" (90cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £15.50 Pack of one tuber...

New in 2024 And now for something completely different.......This could well be the marmite of the dahlia world but for us it is a wonderful addition to a hot or exotic border. The unique flowers sit atop stems which are tall enough to let it sit towards the back of a planting scheme, or it could be allowed to mingle amongst large-leaved 'jungle' plants (we already have it earmarked for the 'hot'...

Ball dahlia, with dusky, maroon-red flowers. Raised by one of Holland's leading dahlia breeders, all the 'Fox' series have good, strong stems and are excellent for cutting. Flower size 3.5" (9cm) Height 32" (81cm) Pack of 3 tubers £8.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.50

NEW IN 2025 We have admired thtis dahlia for some years, after seeing it in the field of one of the smaller growers in Holland. Unfortunately, it had the fault of fading quite a lot at the petal edges at that time. Now, after careful tuber selection over the years, a more stable version has emerged, which is what we are offering here. The flowers have good form and are of the richest ruby-black. It's...

We are always pleased to be the first to spot the potential of a new variety and were delighted to introduce this achingly lovely dahlia to the UK market a few years ago.It has since proved immensely popular with gardeners, cut flower specialists - and bees!  The open-centred flowers bear many-petalled flowers in a glorious blend of warm, terracotta pink /red shades, mounted atop dark stems. This...

An interesting hybrid, supposedly between chocolate cosmos and dahlia, this variety makes a bushy plant, with an elegant arching habit. It sports chocolate scented (and coloured!) single flowers. These tubers are produced using organic methods and are hand harvested. Flower size 2.5" (6cm) Height 30 " (75 cm) Pack of 3 tubers for £9.00 Pack of 1 tuber £5.00 * Note that the registered...

This is far more than just another dark-flowered dahlia. Raised in Austria, it has already proved an award winner in Europe. Not only are the flowers of good colour and form but the foliage is also out of the ordinary, with dark red to the stems and hints of the same colour to the leaf margins. The best foliage colour is attained in hot weather.Flower size 6-8" (15-20cm)Height 43" (110cm)Pack of...

Semi-cactus type with well-shaped flowers of softest peach. Very floriferous - great for the garden and for cutting.Flower size 4-6" (10-15cm)Height 47" (120cm)Pack of 3 tubers for £7.50 Pack of 1 tuber £4.00

New for 2024 A delicious combination of warm peach touched with pale yellow at the centre to light up the blooms, which are beautifully formed with upward-facing petals. Fantastic in the border as well as being much prized as a cutting variety. Flower size 5" (13cm) Height 39" (100cm) Pack of 1 tuber £5.00 Pack of 3 tubers £8.00

New in 2023 Beautiful new pastel-coloured dahlia. The sizeable flowers are of palest peach, blushed with pink. The perfect bridal dahlia! Flower size 8" (20cm) Height 43" (110cm)  SORRY - CROP FAILURE THIS YEAR.