Since 1868 de Jager has been producing top quality, top sized bulbs. The large sizes do make an enormous difference, providing bigger flowers, stronger stems, and better naturalisation. Choose from over 450 varieties and transform your garden with scent and colour. Autumn Flowering Bulbs now available to order.
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Bishop of Auckland
D4000
Like a glass of full-bodied claret, dahlia 'Bishop of Auckland' is a toast to timeless floral sophistication. With deep crimson petals, the blooms will bring a sumptuous richness to your garden. This impressive dahlia is from the ‘Bishop series’, prized for their jewel-like tones set against a dramatic backdrop of dark, bronzed foliage. Marvel at the majestic splendour of the velvety petals, enhanced by a crown of golden anthers. The open-faced flowers prove enormously popular with bees and butterflies, providing a pollen-laden feast. An outstanding performer, the ‘Bishop of Auckland’ flowers for months on end, its burgundy allure lingering like a fine wine.
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Aurea Lutea
M6000
Bearing clusters of numerous golden-yellow flowers on tall stems, Alstroemeria ‘Aurea Lutea’ makes an excellent cut flower and is brilliant for brightening borders with its rich, sunny tones.
The long-lasting flowers are adored by pollinators and feature pretty freckles on their upper and lower petals. Long, curved stamens give an exotic look to the lily-shaped blooms which appear from June to October.
A hardy and exquisitely beautiful Peruvian lily, Alstroemeria ‘Aurea Lutea’ has been granted an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for its flawless looks and faultless performance.
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Garden Party
L3156
Oriental lily ‘Garden Party’ is a shorter lily variety, perfect for summer patio pots. Emitting a heady fragrance, the showy flowers feature large, reflexed petals which give an exotic appearance.
Ideal for cutting, the glorious blooms are white in colour, with a gold band blushing to pink as it tapers down the centre of each petal. Burgundy freckles speckle the petal surfaces and enhance Garden Party’s tropical looks along with dusty rust-orange stamens.
As a mark of excellence, this wonderful lily has been awarded a certificate of garden merit from the RHS.
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Date
D4241
Chocolate-bronze foliage with apricot blooms, is a match made in heaven when seen on Dahlia ‘Happy Single Date’. The colour mix is perfect for taking your garden from mid-summer, through to the end of autumn, blending well with both summery pastels, and rich autumnal tones.
The single daisy-like flowers feature soft peach petals which deepen to a ring of orange-red around a pollen-rich centre.
Expect a long season of glorious blooms which provide the perfect landing-pad for pollinators and make wonderful cut flowers.
Great for large, bold feature pots and for planting in mixed borders with shrubs and grasses.
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Floristan Alba
M6511
With plumes of pure white, fluffy blooms like tufted goose down, Liatris ‘Floristan Alba’ is also fittingly known as ‘Gayfeather’. The tower of tiny, starry blooms with elongated wispy petals gives these plants a soft, fuzzy appearance when viewed from afar. Opening from the top of the stem downwards like a bottlebrush, this variety adds tactile texture to your late summer display. The tall spires lend vertical interest and will punctuate your borders with expressive exclamation marks. Exceptionally hardy and drought resistant, this North American native is a reliable perennial performer.
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Honka Fragile
D4493
An ethereal beauty, ‘Honka Fragile’ is an award-winning dahlia, having been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS. When you see the exceptional beauty of the incredible flowers, it is easy to see why it holds such an accolade.
Each bee-friendly bloom consists of a golden, pollen-rich heart centred within 8 perfect, raspberry edged, ivory petals.
The elegant, star-shaped blooms hold a delicate scent and make beautiful cut flowers.
Looks brilliant in the herbaceous border with soft, feathery grasses.
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Pink
D4300
Dahlia ‘Topmix Pink’ is a sweet, petite dahlia, bearing masses of single pink blooms from July to October.
The pollinator-friendly, daisy-like flowers bloom on strong, dark stems rising from a bed of attractive green foliage. Deadhead spent blooms on a regular basis to promote the formation of new buds.
With a neat and compact habit, Topmix dahlias are perfect for growing in containers, or at the forefront of garden borders.
Combine with taller dahlias such as the orange pompons of ‘Bantling’, for a contrast in shape and colour.
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Lividus
M5502
Helleborus ‘Lividus’ bears heavily laden clusters of elegant, cup-shaped blooms with cream-green petals suffused by dusky pink. The evergreen foliage is equally attractive, with blue-green, serrated leaves overlaid by an elaborate web of silver veining. Thriving on slightly alkaline soils, this variety will benefit from some frost protection. Blooming from December to March, Hellebores provide an invaluable source of nectar to early-flying pollinators and are recognised by the RHS in their ‘Plants for Pollinators’ scheme. Watch with delight as bees giddily flit amongst the blooms on a sunny February day, before the rest of the garden has awoken.
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Fabula
D4906
Vibrant plum petals with faded edges, a circlet of tiny white petals and a rich golden heart create the perfectly formed, elegant blooms of collarette dahlia ‘Fabula’.
The classic beauty of this compact dahlia may be enjoyed up close, as they make brilliant container plants, blooming over a lengthy period from July until at least October.
Brilliant in pots and planted near the front of a garden border next to other purple or orange-toned dahlias, ornamental grasses and colourful bedding plants.
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Bishop of Canterbury
D4001
A beautiful regal dahlia, paeony-flowered ‘Bishop of Canterbury’ is a star of the late-summer border with its rich and velvety magenta petals, golden centres and striking dark foliage.
The semi-double blooms flower for months on end, usually from mid-July onwards and have nectar-rich centres adored by bees, butterflies, and a host of garden pollinators.
The strong, sturdy stems do not require staking and means dahlia ‘Bishop of Canterbury’ is also an excellent choice for long-lasting colour in summer containers. Interplant with wiry stems such as scabious, verbenas or salvias for added texture and movement.
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Aurea Orange King
M6001
Bring a rush of fiery colour to summer and autumn borders with Alstroemeria ‘Aurea Orange King’.
From June until October, this exotic-looking Peruvian lily bears clusters of glowing, funnel-shaped orange flowers with a golden-yellow upper lip and dark speckles.
Invaluable as cut flowers, Alstroemeria are loved for their tropical looks and exceptional vase-life, often lasting for 2-3 weeks in fresh water.
This eye-catching, tangerine-toned Alstroemeria proudly holds an Award of Garden Merit, granted by the Royal Horticultural Society as a mark of excellence.
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Annual Cornfield Mix
SD141
A cheerful flush of bright, primary colours, our ‘Cornfield Annual Mix’ offers a mass of picturesque blooms, peaking in July and August. These species were once commonly found growing amongst crops like wheat or hay, colouring the British rural landscape with splashes of blue, yellow and red. With the increase of herbicides to suppress unwanted ‘weeds’, these varieties have sharply declined. Create your own wildlife-friendly idyll and help to increase plant diversity by sprinkling this mix throughout your garden. Providing impact from the first year of sowing, this pretty collection reaches a height of up to 1m and includes Field Poppy, Cornflower, Scentless Mayweed and Corncockle.
Flowering Height up to 1m (39’’).
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Famosa
D4911
The subtle colouring of cheerful collarette dahlia ‘Famosa’ makes this plant a chic choice for beautiful summer containers and bountiful borders.
Two sets of petals form the exquisite blooms - an outer larger set in a romantic shade of soft lilac-pink and a smaller, inner ruffle of pure white petals surrounding the ochre centre.
The flowers are adored by bees, butterflies, and other garden pollinators as they are a rich source of nectar.
This gorgeous dahlia harmonises well in the border with white and cream shades as well as rich burgundy hues and dark foliage.
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Edge of Joy
D4243
Dahlia ‘Edge of Joy’ effortlessly lives up to its name, providing a pleasing reminder of nature’s power to lift the spirits. Eye-catching, pristine white petals are accentuated by deep maroon edges, sparkling radiantly amongst your borders. The boldly contrasting colours impart a vivacious, uplifting energy, offering nature's remedy to a dull day. This dahlia is a single-type flower with an open, seemingly smiling face and golden centre. The pollen-packed central disc acts as a beacon for bees and butterflies, offering a feast for fluttering visitors. Flowering enthusiastically from July until the first frosts, ‘Edge of Joy’ will deliver a potent dose of cheer to your garden.
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Spicata
M6512
With wisps of fine, extended petals giving the impression of a fluffy façade, the spires of Liatris ‘Spicata’ resemble soft feather dusters. Spicata’ means ‘spiked’, and the tall towers of vivid violet will add a colourful vertical accent to your borders. The RHS includes this variety in their ‘Plants for Pollinators’ scheme: hundreds of miniature blooms burst open from the top downwards, warmly inviting bees and butterflies to a feast of pollen and nectar. Despite their exotic appearance, these North American natives are exceptionally hardy, drought tolerant perennials. Boasting a long vase life, Liatris will also make a fascinating feature amongst your floral arrangements.
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Red
D4301
Throughout summer and autumn, dahlia ‘Topmix Red’ will bear masses of cardinal red blooms atop strong burgundy stems.
Attractive to butterflies and bees, the single daisy-shaped flowers are a perfect choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Topmix dahlias have a neat and compact growth habit, reaching a maximum height and spread of 50cm, which makes them an excellent choice for eye-catching pots.
Pick stems to enjoy inside your home in floral displays, and deadhead regularly for a constant stream of crimson flowers.
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Salmon
D4308
An impactful dahlia for pretty pots and containers, ‘Topmix Salmon’ blooms from July, until the first frosts.
A ring of apricot-blush and coral petals surrounds a bright yellow, nectar-rich heart to form the charming, single flowers. Adored by pollinators such as bees and fluttering butterflies which will gather in your garden in summer. The daisy-shaped blooms appear in abundance, rising up from a bed of neat, lush foliage.
Grow in a large container, or near the front of a garden border in a Venetian palette of reds for a luxuriant, rich display.
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Annual Pixie Mix
SD161
Experience the enchantment of wildflowers on a petite scale with our ‘Pixie Annual Mix’. Especially well-suited to more restricted situations, this collection reaches a height of 50cm. Brimming with compact, vibrant, textural blooms with a long flowering window, varieties include Fairy Toadflax, Red Flax, Shirley Poppy, Love-in-a-mist, Candytuft and Blue Flax. Highly recommended by the RHS as part of the ‘Plants for Pollinators’ scheme, wildflowers hum with life, animated by the buzzing of bees, the darting of hoverflies, and the fluttering of butterflies. Bring your garden to life by filling even the smallest crevices with this beautiful assortment of vibrant blooms.
Flowering Height up to 50 cm (20’’).
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Fire & Ice
D4242
Single-flowered dahlia ‘Fire & Ice’ is a compact dahlia plant, ideal for containers, pots, and for planting near the front of a summer border.
Large, distinctive blooms feature wide white petals with bold red stripes. This fresh and eye-catching dahlia will produce an abundance of flowers over several months. Keep picking and deadheading to promote more flowers.
Combine in a mixed border or large container with plenty of lush foliage plants and some airier stems for a bountiful, long-lasting display.
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Orientalis White Spotted
M5505
A bashful little bloom, the faces of Helleborus ‘Orientalis White Spotted’ point modestly towards the ground. Gently lift the flowers up to reveal their astonishing, intricate beauty –double, frilled layers of alabaster petals are delicately stippled with burgundy freckles. These clusters of demure blooms are shown to advantage by glossy, serrated, evergreen foliage. The leathery, rabbit resistant leaves make excellent woodland ground cover. Blooming from December to March, the flowers are invaluable to early-season pollinators when other nectar sources are scarce, hence the RHS ranks Hellebores highly in their ‘Plants for Pollinators’ scheme.
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Arabicum
M5773
Otherwise known as ‘Star of Bethlehem’, Ornithogalum ‘Arabicum’ is crowned by tightly packed clusters of white, star-like flowers, each punctuated by a black, bead-like centre. The RHS has recognised this variety as part of their ‘Plants for Pollinators’ scheme, and the pollen-packed blooms will bring your garden to life with the gentle buzzing and fluttering of bees and butterflies. Renowned by florists for their exceptionally long vase life and their long, sturdy stems, make the most of your Ornithogalum indoors as well as out. Lift these half-hardy bulbs once the flowers and foliage have faded and place in a sheltered, frost-free location. Re-plant in late spring for an encore performance.
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Fantastico
D4901
The cranberry-red blooms of collarette dahlia ‘Fantastico’ shine like rubies in the summer border, flowering through until the end of autumn.
This luxurious antique red dahlia features a smaller ring of white-tipped petals circling the nectar-rich heart. Pollinator-friendly collarette and single-flowered dahlias are a wonderful addition to any garden and will reward you with a long season of blooms. Perfect for containers thanks to their compact habit.
Balances well with vibrant, saturated colours - we think it looks sublime with orange dahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’ and blood-red ‘Viking’.
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Bishop of Llandaff
D4003
Arguably the best red dahlia available, ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ produces rich-vermillion velvet blooms for months on end - perfect for adding a splash of long-lasting vibrancy to beds, borders and containers.
Bronze-black, deeply divided foliage provides wonderful contrast to the paeony-flowered scarlet blooms which are adored by pollinators.
Awarded a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for exceptional performance and show-stopping looks, this sensational dahlia is unmissable in the garden all summer and autumn, thriving in sunny borders and large feature containers.
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Flame
D5005
A beautiful dahlia from the Happy Single series, ‘Flame’ features striking red and yellow bi-coloured petals. At the heart of each bloom is a deep-burgundy centre, highly attractive to hungry pollinators.
A mass of healthy, almost-black foliage ensures the colourful flowers glow like embers in the border. Suitable for planting in large pots and containers for an endless summer of flowers, blooming until frosty weather descends.
Looks wonderful grown within a medley of richly coloured dahlias, cosmos, and ornamental grasses for a long-lasting show.
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Kelsey Annie Joy
D4914
The exquisite beauty of collarette dahlia ‘Kelsey Annie Joy’ is thanks to its soft and harmonious colouring and unusual petal formation.
The refined daisy-like blooms are made up of an outer ring of large apricot-yellow petals and a second, smaller layer of soft sunset-pink and peach frills. In the middle of each blushing bloom sits a golden, nectar-packed centre – a haven for pollinators.
Great for containers and mixed garden borders. Blend with similar tropical shades for a warm, colourful effect.
The flowers are excellent for cutting and adding to seasonal flower arrangements, lasting for several days in fresh water.
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Saundersiae
M5779
With stately, elongated stems culminating in a burst of spangled blooms, Ornithogalum ‘Saundersiae’ is also known as ‘Giant Chincherinchee’ for its impressive stature. Taller and more floriferous than its cousins, this variety makes a fine specimen amongst rockeries, borders, and container displays. Held in dense clusters, each starry, white flower is accented by a jet-black bead at the centre. Ornithogalum are included in the ‘Plants for Pollinators’ scheme by the RHS, providing a plentiful source of nectar to bees and butterflies. ‘Saundersiae’ is one of the ultimate cut flowers, with elegant, towering stems and an astonishing vase life of several weeks
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Perennial Cottage Garden
SD261
A tall, dramatic, colourful, and long season meadow. It was initially designed to be sown over pure brick rubble on housing demolition sites, but finds itself equally at home in garden soils. This meadow offers fantastic variety and is jam-packed full of species that work wonderfully together, providing drama and colour from early Spring, right through to late Autumn. On very low fertility soils, an annual cut and collect is not always necessary.
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White
D4302
Dahlia ‘Topmix White’ produces an abundant flow of pure-white, daisy-like blooms all summer.
The simple, single flowers are held up to face towards the sun, on strong, straight stems from a neat mound of foliage.
Excellent for container planting, and for growing near the front of a garden border. We think this looks superb in an all-white and green, fresh planting design.
This floriferous, petite dahlia can be used for cutting, which will promote even more pristine flowers to form on the plants.
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Perennial Persian Carpet Mix
SD251
Enhance your garden with the richly woven, jewel-bright intensity of our ‘Persian Carpet Perennial Mix’. A living work of art, this collection entwines an opulent range of varieties for complex and subtle colour combinations over a long season. Contrasting forms of fine-leaved species, upright spires, and open-faced blooms create a sumptuous array of textures and silhouettes. Such a diversity of blooms provides a vital habitat and food source for wildlife and is recommended as part of the RHS ‘Plants for Pollinators’ scheme. Returning year after year, this selection includes: Dianthus carthusianorum (Carthusian Pink), Festuca longifolia (Hard Fescue), Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese Cross), and Echium vulgare (Vipers Bugloss).
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Bishop of Oxford
D4004
Dark-aubergine foliage sets off the zesty orange blooms of dahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’ just perfectly.
A slightly more compact dahlia which packs a punch in containers and pots and requires no staking or support. This brilliant dahlia may be planted in the middle or towards the front of a garden border, to add tropical colour and depth with its wonderful rich foliage and bright blooms.
Extremely floriferous from July until at least October, dahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’ works well within a rich and sumptuous jewel-toned planting scheme.
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Happy Days Cherry Red
D5004
Compact dahlia ‘Happy Days Cherry Red’ is a petite and showy, scarlet-red single-flowered dahlia – perfect for pots, window-boxes, and colourful bedding schemes.
Flaming daisy-like blooms contrast dramatically against handsome, dark foliage which is deeply cut and allows the large velvet flowers to pop.
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators, this striking dahlia will flower with gusto for months on end, adding vibrance and cheer to your garden.
Dahlia ‘Happy Days Cherry Red’ combines well with long-lasting grasses, taller architectural plants and dark foliage perennials.
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Kelsey Sunshine
D4913
No matter what the British weather holds in store, dahlia ‘Kelsey Sunshine’ will bring warmth and light to your garden. This collarette-type dahlia features petite, pale-yellow florets, encircled by an outer layer of ‘ray’ petals, mirroring the rays of the sun. The delicate, translucent petals allow light to shine through, capturing every luminescent beam. These open-centred flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects, ushering bees and butterflies to sample the plentiful pollen. The perpetually radiant blooms are produced in abundance, continuing from July until the first frosts. Brighten your borders with ‘Kelsey Sunshine’ and chase away the grey!
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Honka Verrone's Obsidian
D4499
For creating drama and elegance in the garden, almost-black dahlia ‘Honka Verrone’s Obsidian’ is the perfect choice. Rich, velvety petals converge around a golden heart, packed full of pollen and nectar – a haven for pollinators, including bees and flittering butterflies.
Gently fragranced and wonderful for cutting to add a star-shape to flower arrangements. Display as single stems in tiny bud vases to marvel at the intricately formed blooms.
Charming ‘Veronne’s Obsidian’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS, for winning looks and excellent garden performance. Flowers from July until late autumn and looks brilliant woven into a bold, jewel-toned border.
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Yellow
D4303
Soft, lemon yellow blooms top straight stems on charming dahlia ‘Topmix Yellow’.
A single-flowered, compact dahlia which is perfect for pretty pots and illuminating borders - it is adored by summer pollinators.
Flowers until the first frost in late autumn, when you should move your containers undercover for the colder months, or protect and dig the tubers out from garden beds for winter storage.
This zestful, petite dahlia mixes well with bright orange and crisp white shades for a fresh-looking display.
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Perennial Tuscan Hills Mix
SD211
Taking its name from the sun-drenched slopes of Tuscany, our ‘Tuscan Hills Perennial Mix’ captures the essence of balmy summer days. This warm, radiant collection combines glinting gold and blazing yellow varieties, enlivened by highlights of white and later flashes of purple. The glorious array of blooms attracts a broad range of beneficial wildlife, including bees, butterflies, hoverflies, moths, and birds. Our most popular perennial mix performs best in a sunny location on free-draining, light soil, and can tolerate higher fertility soils. This selection contains: Rudbeckia hirta (Blackeyed Susan), Eryngium planum (Sea Holly), Achillea millefolium (Yarrow), and Buphthalmum salicifolium (Yellow Ox Eye).
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Bishop of York
D4005
Dahlia ‘Bishop of York’ produces a healthy bed of lush, deep-purple foliage, studded with sunny yellow blooms for numerous months from July.
The tasteful colour and texture combination looks stunning in large vintage metal containers with feathery grasses, tall Rudbeckia and dark trailing foliage plants, fitting well into both modern and traditional garden designs.
Anemone-flowering ‘Bishop of York’ blooms profusely from mid-summer until frost signals dormancy for the plants. Keep deadheading spent flowerheads, or better still, cut the ochre flowers for uplifting seasonal floral arrangements and bouquets.
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Happy Days Cream White
D4245
Black foliage provides a wonderful contrast to the creamy-white blooms of dahlia ‘Happy Days Cream White’. A stunning dahlia which makes an exceptionally long-lasting container plant, pushing out blooms from July until the first frosts.
Golden yellow, nectar-packed centres at the heart of each bloom are a magnet to pollinators including bees and butterflies. The ivory velvet petals are delicately streaked with pink, adding further texture and refinement to this sophisticated dahlia.
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Mixed
D4306
An exuberant mix of charming dwarf dahlias, producing an abundance of blooms from July until late autumn.
Our ‘Topmix Mixed’ collection contains 5 varieties of pretty, petite dahlias which bear single flowers in a range of fashionable colours. Plant together in a garden border, or split the set up to spread throughout the garden and fill pots with long-lasting colour.
‘Topmix’ dahlias have been bred for their versatility and high production of simple, pollinator-friendly flowers.
Mixes well in a large container and garden border with taller dahlia varieties; grow next to anemone-flowered dahlias and the single ‘Bishop’ series for a wildlife-friendly, colourful show.
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Fascination
D4007
A lovey pink dahlia, set off with deep-bronze foliage and stems, stunning anemone-flowering dahlia ‘Fascination’ has been granted the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS.
Layered, slightly twisting petals of rose-pink deepen towards the centre of each bloom, where they converge to a glowing, nectar-rich heart.
Blooms appear in abundance from mid-July onwards and are perfect for attracting bees, butterflies and pollinators to your garden, as well as being excellent for cutting and arranging.
Be creative with colour combinations and try planting with bold orange, deep purple and red tones for striking container or border displays.
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Perennial Moody Blues Mix
SD221
Dive into a cool sea of beautiful, elegant blues with our ‘Moody Blues Perennial Mix’. Like the rolling waves of the ocean, this wistful collection is a combination of misty mauve, sparkling sapphire, inky indigo, and billowing white. On the colour spectrum, blues and purples are amongst the most appealing, easily perceptible shades to pollinators, acting as a beacon to bees and butterflies. Specially selected to tolerate normal fertility soils and light shade, this versatile mix reaches a height of 50cm and combines Michaelmas Daisy, Greater Knapweed, Field Scabious, Wild Carrot, Perennial Flax, Purple Coneflower, Ox-eye Daisy and Columbine.
FH: up to 50 cm (20’’).
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Happy Days Lemon
D4244
Welcome the positive spirit of dahlia 'Happy Days Lemon' into your garden and bask in its soft radiance. Pale yellow petals capture the hazy glow of a misty dawn light, full of promise for a pleasant day ahead. Like the first light at sunrise, this dahlia exudes a quiet charm to gently elevate your spirits. The ‘Happy Days’ series features single-type blooms with a golden boss of stamens – a superb choice to tempt bees and butterflies into your garden. Valiantly flowering until the first frosts, these delicate blooms are an enchanting sight late in the season.
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Sarah Bernhardt
M6617
Named after the much-admired French actress of the late 19th century who was often referred to as ‘The Divine Sarah’, Paeonia ‘Sarah Bernhard’ has an equally commanding presence, beauty, and grace. As famed as its namesake, this darling peony remains immensely popular. Multi-layered petticoats of rose-pink petals are rouged at the centre, accompanied by a delicate, honeyed scent. The beguiling fragrance of this variety will lure bees and butterflies to your garden, hence being included in the RHS ‘Plants for Pollinators’ scheme. Much beloved as a cut flower, the soft pastel hues of ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ make a dreamy addition to bouquet and arrangements.
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Perennial Turkish Delight Mix
SD231
A summer treat of gorgeous, airy blooms, our ‘Turkish Delight Perennial Mix’ is a feast for the senses. This collection gives the impression of an informal herbaceous border, lending your garden a relaxed, romantic air. Flowering for months on end, the tall blooms dance and sway on wiry stems, adding structure, movement, and texture to your display. These specially selected varieties are a magnet for beneficial wildlife, attracting the avid attention of pollinators, insects, and garden birds. Suitable for normal fertility soils, this collection features a star line-up of Knautia arvensis (Field Scabious), Sanguisorba officinalis (Great Burnet), and Geranium Pratense (Meadow Cranesbill).
FH: up to 50 cm (20’’).
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Mexican Star
D4247
Amidst a vast array of over 50,000 cultivars, dahlia ‘Mexican Star’ harks back to its roots, embracing the simple elegance of the original species. The first dahlias were single, with crimson red petals and an open, golden centre – a far cry from some of the overly elaborate varieties we see today. Originating from the mountain regions of Mexico and revered by the Aztecs, dahlias proudly wear the crown as the national flower there. ‘Mexican Star’ echoes the vibrant spirit of its heritage and will be equally at home in your garden, flowering energetically for months on end.
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Single Flowered Mix
D4010
This balanced mix of single-flowered dahlias will bloom in a stunning range of gemstone colours, all at varying heights. Excellent for adding warmth and bursts of long-lasting colour to borders and containers, the pollinator-friendly blooms will flower from midsummer up until the first hard frost.
Dahlias bloom prolifically and by deadheading the spent flowers, you will ensure a constant stream of daisy-shaped blooms. Perhaps cut a few stems to enjoy inside the home.
The gold-flecked, pollen-rich centres are a haven for bees and butterflies who will flock to feast on their nectar.
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Top Brass
M6613
Paeonies Top Brass.
Very showy large white flowers, with deep yellow centres interspersed with delicate pink inner petals. Fragrant.