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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100 Double Flowered Freesias Half Price Offer
CAM12
Hello, George here, at last Spring is just over the horizon, and today’s De Jager’s HALF-PRICE offer for you, is one of my favourite bulbous flowering plants.
Freesias are a feast for the eyes with their vibrant hues, ranging from the sunniest yellows to the deepest purples, and as you know, the perfume is simply divine.
Therefore, your special 50% discount bargain is:
100 DOUBLE-FLOWERED FREESIA bulbs, normally £30.22 including postage, now for just £15.00 with FREE P&P.
Double-flowered freesias are a variety of the classic freesia, known for their unique beauty and stimulating fragrance. The "double" layers of petals, gives a fuller, abundant appearance compared to their single-flowered siblings. These blossoms come in a delightful array of colours, including white, yellow, pink, red, and purple, adding a splash of colour and elegance to any garden or bouquet.
Flourishing in ways which single-flowered varieties can only wish, the long vase life make these double freesias perfect, not only for enhancing your garden's allure, but also for you to bring taste, style, and scent indoors.
100 DOUBLE-FLOWERED FREESIA bulbs, normally £30.22 including postage, now for just £15.00 with FREE P&P.
Freesias are more than flowers; they are a celebration of elegance and enduring beauty. Each stem boasts not just one, but a bounty of fragrant, double-layered blooms, offering an unrivalled richness in texture and depth of colour. The air in your garden and home will be infused with their honeyed perfume, creating an atmosphere of peacefulness and charm.
"Freesias' perfume: a sweet whisper, enchanting the air with nature's purest grace."
Clearly this an exceptional offer. Close your eyes, picture the colours, and breathe in that sweet scent…too beautiful for words.
My warmest wishes,
GeorgePS Limited numbers. Don't miss out on this half-price bargain, create a perfumed wonderland with 100 double-flowered freesias.
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Mexicana
M5063
Bearing purple-blue funnel-shaped blooms from late spring until autumn, Achimenes ‘Mexicana’ is a stunning, low maintenance perennial which is native to Central and South America.
For months on end, the gently cascading foliage is liberally decorated with an abundance of rich blue flowers with soft-white throats.
Related to African Violets and Gloxinias, colourful and showy Achimenes make excellent container companions to Begonias and smaller Dahlias.
When the foliage starts to die back in autumn, allow your containers to dry out, or dig up the scaly rhizomes and store in a frost-free place until re-planting the following spring.
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Africanus Blue
M5070
Globes of rich sky-blue flowers are borne from June to August on Agapanthus ‘Africanus Blue’, from a bed of strap-like foliage.
Native to South Africa, these members of the lily family are true gems for the summer garden - ideal for large pots and stunning in a mixed border as a gently swaying, bold swathe of colour.
The flowers are excellent for cutting, with long, strong stems which make them brilliant for arranging as accent flowers.
Although hardy in warmer, southerly regions and coastal areas, we recommend protecting your Agapanthus plants over winter by mulching the crowns, or by bringing containers undercover during the coldest months.
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Emily McKenzie
M6162
Discovered growing in a garden in the Tyne Valley in the 1950s, Crocosmia ‘Emily Mckenzie’ has since become a firm favourite. With sprays of showy, star-shaped flowers dancing from arching stems, this variety provides height, movement, and colour for your late summer and autumn display. Unfurling from clusters of node-like buds, each vibrant petal is rusty orange with a dark mahogany throat. ‘Emily Mackenzie’ is a compact variety – easier to contain than some of its cousins – and the wiry stems are self-supporting. This Crocosmia is long-lasting in the garden and as a cut flower, where it can last up to two weeks in the vase.
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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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Alismatifolia
M6930
Often referred to as the ‘Jewel of Burma’, Cucurma ‘Alismatifolia’ demands attention. This herbaceous ornamental ginger offers clusters of distinctive, pine-cone shaped flowers with multiple layers of pink petals. Also called the Siam or Summer Tulip, the long-lasting blooms of Cucurma are an excellent option for enlivening borders and containers throughout the summer months. A single rhizome can produce up to 5 glorious blooms for a generous display, providing ample flowers to admire in the garden and in the vase. Provided with shelter, full sun and protection from frost, this tropical wonder will be richly rewarding.
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Orange
B3506
The vibrant, tangerine flowers of this beautiful large-flowered begonia are excellent for adding bright pops of colour to your summer container displays. Fully double blooms flower for months on end, from May until at least September in glorious, saturated shades of orange.
Begonias thrive best in light soil which is rich in leaf-mould, in a position in part shade where the layered flowers shimmer as they catch the light.
Fill pots, hanging baskets, window-boxes, and unusual vintage containers with the tubers of long-flowering begonias for a show-stopping display.
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Aethiopica
M5871
The only hardy variety for growing outdoors, Zantedeschia ‘Aethiopica’ is stately and serene. Reaching a statuesque height of up to 90cm, ‘Aethiopica’ stands head and shoulders above most Zantedeschia. Pure white, hooded spathes form a sleek vase shape, held above a backdrop of glossy, arrow-head leaves. Originating from swampy regions of Africa, these perennials prefer a moisture-retentive soil and are well-suited to growing as a marginal water plant. Bearing the accolade of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability, this robust variety will soon form lush clumps. The sturdy, long-stemmed blooms are highly valued as long-lasting cut flowers.
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Red & Yellow Mix
B3578
Our begonia fimbriata ‘Red and Yellow Mix’ is a vibrant, joyous duo of uplifting colour, featuring contrasting blooms of rich scarlet red and canary yellow. Each plant bears masses of magnificent blooms for a sensational display. The multi-layered petals are intricately fringed with crinkled edges, adding a delightfully tousled texture. Set against a theatrical backdrop of dark green foliage, each flower dazzles with colourful splendour. These bold blooms will invigorate your container and bedding displays, producing a continuous show for months on end. Perfect for bringing brightness to the summer garden, even when the skies are grey.
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Floribunda var. Duckitii
M7201
Otherwise known as ‘African Flag’, the banner-like blooms of Chasmanthe Floribunda ‘Ducktii’ fly at full mast from the stem, glinting gold in the sunlight. Pleasing little buds emerge in neat rows, before bursting open into tubular flowers of canary yellow. Beside the spires of blooms, blades of iris-like, lime-green foliage stand bolt upright, striking a handsome silhouette. Native to South Africa, Chasmanthe are particularly well-suited to being grown in pots which can easily be brought under cover over winter. The tall, sturdy stems make long-lasting, unusual cut flowers – snip them whilst still in bud and watch as they pop open in the vase.
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Annual Classic Mix
SD111
Pictured here at The Eden Project, our ‘Classic Annual Mix’ will create a diverse, abundant wildflower meadow in your garden. This selection is carefully balanced for a continual succession of flowering, with varying colours throughout the season. From an early summer display of vivid blue, pink and white to a rich autumnal tapestry of deep red, orange and yellow, the ‘Classic Annual Mix’ offers a spectacular show right through until November. With a height of up to 1m, this exuberant collection incorporates Shirley Poppy, Californian Poppy, Cornflower, Fairy Toadflax, Tickseed, Red Orache and Larkspur.
Flowering Height up to 1m (39’’).
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Astrosanguineus
M6141
Cosmos ‘Astrosanguineus’ is a decadent treat for your garden, with the delicious rich fragrance of dark chocolate laced with vanilla. Sumptuous, velvety maroon blooms dance on long, wiry stems for an airy, elegant addition to pots and borders. The intoxicating, cocoa scent is equally adored by pollinators, and the open-faced blooms welcome bees and butterflies to indulge in the sweet nectar. Be sure to position some containers next to doors and walkways to fully appreciate the mesmerising perfume as you brush past. These tender perennials originate from Mexico: lift and store indoors over winter to protect them from the cold and wet.
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Pink
B3521
The fuchsia-pink blooms of pendula begonia ‘Cascade Pink’ tumble over the edges of your pots and hanging baskets all summer, with wild exuberance. Double, hot-pink flowers bloom for months on end from late spring, adding bold, welcoming colour and plenty of charm to the garden.
Dark-green, veined foliage adds wonderful depth to the plants, which thrive best in dappled shade, in soil rich with leaf-mould.
Make a statement by planting several tubers in a large container for a bountiful, lush look, or be adventurous and combine with contrasting begonias.
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Cintho Alfa
M6151
The show-stopping blooms of Crinum ‘Cintho Alfa’ boast large, pure white petals, each marked with a bold, central stripe of magenta. In addition to the splendid sight of these magnificent flowers, Crinum will pervade your garden with a powerful, aromatic sweet scent. A joyous extravaganza for your late summer and autumn display, this impressive variety is long-lived and easy to grow. Given a sheltered, sunny position and a thorough mulching in the autumn, these South African natives will return triumphantly each year. The tall, sturdy stems and fragrant blooms make glorious cut flowers.
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Amazonica
M6201
Flaunting exquisite, pristine blooms of milky white, Eucharis ‘Amazonica’ bears umbels of up to 6 pendulous flower heads, dangling like chandeliers. Native to Ecuador, this tender perennial will be a mesmerising addition to your greenhouse or indoor plant collection. Each strong stem is surrounded by an abundance of glossy, dark green foliage to emphasise the glinting blooms. Flowering on and off throughout the summer months, Eucharis ‘Amazonica’ is highly scented, filling the room with sweet, fruity fragrance. The RHS has bestowed an Award of Garden Merit upon this variety, in recognition of its first-rate performance and reliability.
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Blanche de Meru
M6265
The charming bell-shaped, bi-coloured blooms of Gloxinia ‘Blanche de Meru’ are displayed in a compact cluster, like a petite posy for your windowsill. Each petal is strikingly edged in deep pink, highlighting a snow-white centre. Native to Southern Brazil, Gloxinia enjoy warm temperatures – around 60°F (16°C) is ideal. A highly attractive plant to brighten up the house or conservatory, ‘Blanche de Meru’ will flower for a stretch of several months. The button-like blooms are especially effective displayed in rows of terracotta pots.
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Gardnerianum
M6321
With the dramatic, architectural leaves and vibrant, floriferous spires of Hedychium ‘Gardnerianum’, your garden will be transformed into a lush jungle. A member of the ginger family, this spectacular plant boasts a mass of tropical, verdant foliage. Soaring above the leathery leaves, sturdy stems are packed with scented, lemon-yellow blooms, followed by vivid red seedpods. This variety is one of the hardiest Hedychiums for growing in the UK and has been bestowed with an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliable performance. Given protection from frost, ‘Gardnerianum’ will prove to be a vigorous perennial for your summer display.
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Griffithii
M6032
Curious visitors to your garden will be amazed by the incredible sight of Arisaema ‘Griffithii’ – this extraordinary plant will become an immediate talking point. Otherwise known as the ‘Cobra Lily’, the hooded shoots of Arisaema extend, curl back on themselves and reveal a spiked tongue – looking exactly like a cobra, ready to strike. Fascinating not only in form, but also in design, this variety is heavily veined and dappled with mesmerising maroon and green markings. Arisaema Griffithii’ makes a dramatic addition to a cool, shady position in moist, hummus-rich soil.
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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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Double Mixed
M5371
With delightful petticoats of petals, vibrant colour, and exceptional scent, this ‘Double Freesia Mixture’ is a superb addition to your early summer display. A pleasing, joyful combination of pink, mauve, yellow, orange, and white, this kaleidoscopic collection brings instant pizazz to borders, beds, and containers. Freesias truly come into their own as cut flowers. Their spiced, citrus, fresh fragrance is often used in perfumes, and a home-grown bunch will act as a natural scent diffuser in your home. These specially selected varieties boast long, strong stems which are perfect for filling vases and giving in bouquets to loved ones.
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Bantling
D4200
Strong stems and neat, compact blooms make vibrant orange dahlia ‘Bantling’ excellent as a cut flower.
The audacious blooms flower prolifically from July until late autumn, taking the garden through several months of colour.
Dark green foliage sets of the petite, glowing pompons beautifully.
Plant in a border or large container with vivacious purples and deep reds for an eye-catching show. Pick the flowers, and deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering.
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Bessera Elegans
M6071
Also known as ‘coral drops’, the dangling blooms of bessera elegans resemble a necklace of pendant jewels. With their vermilion petals contrasting against a cream interior, the clusters of bell-shaped blooms are displayed above wispy foliage. Carried on fine, wiry stems, the flowers appear to be floating in mid-air, bringing movement and airy lightness to your garden display. Reaching a height of up to 60cm, bessera elegans creates a tropical feel in the middle of a sheltered, sunny border or amongst containers. Flowering from July to October, these fiery blooms offer revitalising colour from late summer into the autumn.
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Espresso
G4537
A chic and sophisticated gladioli – ‘Espresso’ produces tall stems of velvet burgundy blooms to bring architectural drama to the summer border.
For fabulous contrast, grow this almost-black gladioli next to zingy green, frothy alchemilla mollis or euphorbia.
Stagger your planting in spring to extend the flowering season and ensure a steam of luxurious blooms between July and September.
Lift the corms when the foliage has died back in late autumn and store in a frost-free place ready to plant again next spring.
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Festalis
M6402
Unique and highly rewarding to grow, Hymenocallis ‘Festalis’ will bring a fairy-like delicacy to your floral display. With a heavenly fragrance reminiscent of scented narcissi, this ‘Peruvian Daffodil’ offers a long flowering window throughout the summer. Lacy, ivory-white trumpets are encircled by a distinctive halo of fine, elongated tepals curling back on themselves. ‘Festalis’ has earned the much-coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit for its excellent performance and dependability. The tall, sturdy stems also make exceptional cut flowers and forced bulbs to savour indoors, filling the room with their irresistible perfume.
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Auriculata
M6721
An unusual gem to enliven lacklustre, shaded areas of the garden, Roscoea ‘Auriculata’ produces dainty, royal purple, orchid-like blooms set against lance-like leaves. Part of the Ginger family, Roscoea have an exotic, delicate appearance, yet unlike most relatives of Ginger, these are native to cold, mountainous regions and are found growing at great altitude in the Himalayas. Roscoea is therefore used to challenging conditions and is fully hardy. This vigorous variety has earned an RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliable performance. Best planted in dappled shade such as the edge of a woodland garden, and beneath shrubs and trees.
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Camelia, Pink & White Double Mix
B3507
A pretty duo of ruffled begonias for filling summer pots and baskets. The double begonias in this bountiful mix resemble rosette-like camellia flowers.
Blooming endlessly from May to September, in soft shades of rose-pink and fresh, crystal white.
Begonias thrive in soil enriched with leaf-mould, in a spot in light shade.
An excellent choice for creating eye-catching, floriferous hanging baskets and glamorous garden pots, spilling over with colour. A bed of lush, serrated green foliage provides a perfect backdrop for the froth of flowers.
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Lotus Beauty
L3800
A new and deliciously scented, double Oriental lily - ‘Lotus Beauty’ produces undulating white petals, edged and flecked in burgundy which are formed in layers, resembling a lotus flower.
Flowering between June and July, the ruffled blooms are perfect for adding elegant drama at the back of summer borders.
Grows best in full sun or part shade, in rich well-drained soil. Surrounded by lush greens from hardy perennials such as Hosta, Euphorbia and Alchemilla mollis which provide wonderful, supporting foliage – lilies dazzle in the border.
Tall stems and large, fragranced, long-lasting flowers make ‘Lotus Beauty’ an excellent variety for cutting.
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Carsonii
M6245
‘Gloriosa’ by name and glorious by nature, this spectacular climber scrambles eagerly up any support, gripping with curled, leaf-tip tendrils, and embellished by remarkable blooms in high summer. The wavy-edged petals of ‘Carsonii’ are a velvety, purple maroon, lined by a flash of bright yellow. These elongated petals rocket upwards, leaving the stamens displayed prominently beneath. Gloriosa is wonderful for clambering up a trellis in a sunny position, and for adding a touch of exotic flair to a glasshouse or conservatory. These bulbs are best planted in a container, so they can easily be moved indoors to protect from winter frosts.
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Arabian Night
D4022
A profuse bloomer, dahlia ‘Arabian Night’ bears masses of deep maroon flowers from July until first frosts, atop tall, straight stems.
Depending on the light and time of year, the velvety petals range from almost-black, to crimson-red with a glowing magenta wash.
Deadhead spent flowers, or better still, pick the stems to enjoy as cut flowers and you will promote new buds to form continuously through the season.
Looks fabulous in a border with airy sanguisorba and jewel-toned dahlias at a variety of heights.
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Peony XL Half-Price Offer
CAM11
Experience the Romance of Peonies, Where Beauty Meets Fragrance
TWO 5-eyed XL Peony Tubers usual price £31.96 for the pair with postage, but for de Jager's customers, £7.94 each (only £15.88 for the pair!) AND with FREE postage.
You will be receiving:
The 'Sarah Bernhardt'.
The ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ peony is a garden favourite, sporting soft pink petals which look as inviting as a cozy blanket. The scent? Imagine a sweet, light perfume which feels like a fresh spring morning in your garden. This peony attracts the eye in a way that is hard to resist. ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ is not just pretty; it make your garden a place where beauty and fragrance meet. Simple and straightforward, with no fuss needed.
The 'Duchesse de Nemour'.
The 'Duchesse de Nemour' peony is a timeless beauty, boasting lush, creamy white blooms with a hint of lemony green at the base, evoking elegance, and purity with a heart of soft golden stamen. The fragrance is intoxicating, blending sweet, floral notes with a refreshing, clean undertone. This peony turns your garden border into a tranquil, fragrant paradise.
Choosing a large peony tuber with 5 eyes promises a head start towards lush, radiant blooms. These mature tubers ensure a stronger, more robust plant, capable of producing more flowers in its first year. An investment in beauty and resilience, guaranteeing a spectacular garden display with minimal waiting.
De Jager is known for quality and our peonies are carefully cultivated to offer vibrant colours and vigorous health, promising enchantment from late spring to early summer.
These two varieties are long-lived perennials, ensuring vivid blooms year after year, making ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ and ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ a valuable and delightful investment for your garden.
"Every peony petal holds the magic of summer’s first blush."
I do hope you like this offer and believe you will enjoy the lush, full blooms and rich fragrance of your peonies as they flourish in your garden.
My warmest wishes,
George
Proprietor P. de Jager & Sons
PS While stocks last and delivery within 7 days.
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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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8 Top-Size Container Dahlia Tubers 61% Offer
CAM13
A joyous “Good Day” to you, and welcome to another of de Jager’s popular offers. This summer imagine your patio and balcony alive with the vibrant colours of stunning dahlias.
Our selection of container dahlias are designed for you to appreciate the simple pleasures of gardening, right within arm's reach .
8 Top-size Container Dahlia Tubers, catalogue price £51.15 including postage, at an incredible bargain price of £19.99 with FREE P&P. 61% discount (whilst stocks last). Obviously, a fantastic deal. As a plant lover please do not miss out.
You are going to receive:
2 x top-quality Hartenass Dahlia tubers.
The Hartenaas dahlia captures hearts with delicate, waterlily-like blooms. This variety showcases petals in shades of soft pink and creamy white, creating a dreamy, ethereal effect in the garden. A highly sought-after choice for both garden displays and refined floral arrangements.
2 x top-quality Melody-Bolero Dahlia tubers.
The Melody-Bolero dahlia sings with vibrant hues of hot red, generating a visual opus in your garden. The striking colour and pompon blooms make this attractive to both gardeners and pollinators. Perfect for adding a splash of passion and energy. Clearly a desirable choice if you are looking to brighten up outdoors, and indoors, with lively, eye-catching flowers.
2 x top-quality Alstergrusse Dahlia tubers.
Truly, a gardener's delight which flaunts enchanting marmalade hued petals, radiating warmth and elegance. The robust blooms and captivating colour make this highly suitable for bouquets and for luminous garden displays. A real charmer,
2 x top-quality Dahlia Sneezy tubers.
'Sneezy' provides a lovely spectacle with pure white, single flowers exuding style and simplicity. The pristine petals surrounding a vibrant yellow centre, creates a contrast which catches the eye. With beauty and unassuming charm, ‘Sneezy’ adds a touch of serene sophistication to your gardens. 'Sneezy' is a cherished choice among dahlia lovers.
8 Top-size Container Dahlia Tubers, catalogue price £51.15 including postage, at an incredible bargain price of £19.99 with FREE P&P. 61% discount (whilst stocks last).
Perhaps now is the time to consider adding dahlias to your container garden. These flowers, known for their bright colours and full blooms, fit perfectly in pots and bring a special touch to your home and garden. Even with limited room, you can enjoy their beauty up close on your patio or balcony.
"To nurture a dahlia is to cultivate joy itself, watching as each flower unfurls like a smile spreading across nature's face."
When you choose these superb dahlias, you bring the exquisite into your daily life, because you now have a wonderful garden on your doorstep. This is gardening simplified, and beauty magnified.
As this is one of our biggest discounts, I do hope you choose to take advantage of this offer…as a loyal customer you deserve it.
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Park Princess
D4106
Cactus dahlia ‘Park Princess’ adds a soft and feminine flourish to pots and borders in summer, with upward-facing, urchin-like pink blooms.
From July until October, dahlias famously bloom with vigour, thriving in rich soil and full sun.
Long and pointed, rolled petals of rose-pink make up the extraordinary large blooms of this stunning dahlia. The astounding flowerheads appear opalescent as petals fade to almost-white.
As a bedding dahlia plant, compact ‘Park Princess’ is ideal for container planting, and for embellishing the front to middle of the garden border.
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Avignon
D4047
The huge, blowsy flowerheads of dahlia ‘Avignon’, add architectural magnificence to the garden when in bloom from July, until the first frosts.
The sheer size of these breath-taking blooms is enough to make you stop in your tracks. Take a peek up-close to marvel at the unique, marbled markings of the mulberry-splashed, white petals.
This distinct dahlia is impressive as a focal plant in the garden and makes for an interesting cut flower. Just one or two of these speckled blooms will add a touch of elegant flamboyance to a seasonal floral display.
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Amber
G5000
Glamini ‘Amber’ is a new ‘mini’ form of gladioli, perfect for summer containers, and for growing near the front of a border. The versatile flower spikes are ideal for punctuating a planting scheme with textured spires and make wonderful cut flowers.
Ruffled, creamy blooms with a hint of lilac, are packed along stems, opening from the base up from July onwards. Cut just as the lower buds begin to show colour for the longest vase-life.
Glamini are best grown in fertile, well-drained soil, in a sunny spot. Plant the corms a week or two apart throughout spring for a long succession of pretty ivory flowers.
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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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Forever Linda
L2998
Stunning, bi-coloured blooms of new Asiatic lily ‘Forever Linda’ are an eye-catching, bold choice for feature pots and containers.
Flowering during June and July, the fiery blooms are excellent for cutting and feature scarlet petals with contrasting yellow centres. Vermillion stamens holding orange anthers tie the look of this spectacular, showy lily together.
‘Forever Linda’ is an excellent choice for bringing tropical colour and wonderful structure to your sunny, summer borders and large containers.
A tropical temptress which will return every summer with an unmissable display.
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Casa Blanca
L3086
A favourite, classic lily - Oriental hybrid ‘Casa Blanca’ holds a prestigious Award of Garden Merit for garden excellence, from the RHS.
Chic white blooms are flawless, with an air of timeless beauty.
Flowering proudly during late summer, the large blooms emit an unmistakeable and intense, sweet fragrance as they burst open. The recurved petals are unmarked and often feature a slightly hairy, textured surface. Burnt orange anthers balance on soft-green stamens.
A large vase full of these statuesque and immaculate lilies is hard to beat.
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Formosana
M6661
Despite its petite stature, the miniature orchid Pleione ‘Formosana’ bears astoundingly showy, eye-catching blooms. With all the exotic appeal of a full-sized orchid, this variety exhibits an ivory, freckled trumpet with a finely frilled edge. The crown is surrounded by a halo of slender, dusky pink petals. This frost-hardy perennial pseudobulb will flourish in a sheltered, lightly shaded position on sharply drained soil. The reliable performance of ‘Formosana’ has earned this plant a coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit. Also known as the ‘windowsill Orchid’, the blooms also make superb specimens for indoor containers, where their intricate features can be admired up close.
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Yellow & White Mix
B3576
Our begonia fimbriata 'Yellow and White Mix' captures the lively hues of spring and extends their freshness across the seasons. Like the first days of spring, blending sunshine warmth with a crisp purity, this combination of yellow and white is instantly invigorating. These Begonias are smothered with blooms from May to September, prolonging their energising effect into the golden days of autumn. Each petal is delicately frilled, adding a subtly feathered effect. Ideal for enlivening your container and bedding displays, begonias cannot fail to lift the spirits.
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Agapanthus Collection
M8000
A beautiful, tonal Agapanthus Collection to evoke a feeling of long, summer days spent under the sun, near the coast.
In fresh shades of azure blue, navy and crisp-white, this stunning trio will flower from June until August, bringing fabulous architecture as well as colour to summer containers and borders.
Spear-like, budded stems erupt from strap-like foliage, before breaking open to reveal a stellar display of tiny, trumpet-shaped blooms.
South-African native Agapanthus enjoy full sun and are tolerant of harsh winds. The plants look timeless and elegant grown in traditional terracotta pots, lining pathways and filling deep borders.
Collection of 1 x White Agapanthus and 2 x Blue Agapanthus varieties.
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Violacea
M6863
The dainty, petite umbels of Tulbaghia ‘Violacea’ offer a surprising range of benefits both in the garden and in the kitchen. Clusters of fairy-like violet blooms dance above narrow, grey-green leaves, perfect for edging borders, and adorning rockeries and container displays. Otherwise known as ‘Society Garlic’, all parts of this plant are edible with the potent scent and flavour of chives. The roots are said to possess antibacterial and antifungal properties, boosting soil health alongside plants prone to fungal disease, such as roses. This drought-resistant, half-hardy perennial has been granted an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for its versatility and high performance.
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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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Gwen
L3189
The lustrous white blooms of lilium ‘Gwen’ will gleam like precious pearls in your garden. Generous, broad blooms are held on short, sturdy stems which are densely covered with glossy leaves. Reaching a petite height of 45cm, this neat variety is ideal for filling containers and edging borders. Upward-facing flowers open early in June and are produced over a long period. This Asian hybrid has a barely discernible scent – an excellent choice for those who usually find the fragrance of lilies overpowering. Captivating with its refined, simple elegance, ‘Gwen’ is a chic and stylish addition to your summer display.
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Fire Cracker
G1000
A beacon of scorching scarlet blooms, gladioli ‘Fire Cracker’ will set your summer garden ablaze with colour. The fire-engine red flowers are ideal for planting alongside other ‘hot' hues, and for igniting rich, dark palettes. Reaching a height of up to 100cm, the spires resemble glowing torches amongst borders and containers, radiating warmth and illuminating their surroundings. The gently ruffled petals further enhance the appearance of flickering flames. Gladioli are renowned as outstanding cut flowers, and even just a few of these magnificent stems will create an impressive arrangement. Flowering from July to September, these radiant blooms deliver a sizzling display, no matter the weather.
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Nablus
G1001
Gladioli ‘Nablus’ flaunts flowers of a rich, imperial purple like the wrapper of a Dairy Milk bar, with splashes of milky white at the throat. The generous blooms sport wavy, ruffled petals, adding extra curvaceousness to their form. Borne on sturdy stems of up to 90cm, this robust variety makes a wonderful addition to container displays and herbaceous borders. Gladioli are a florists’ favourite, and ‘Nablus’ is highly valued for arrangements thanks to its intense colour and elegant height. To prolong the flowering window, we recommend staggering plantings every two weeks throughout spring, and you will be rewarded by graceful blooms from July to September.
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Orangerie
G1002
The pale apricot blooms of gladiolus ‘Orangerie’ are like the soft light streaming through a glasshouse window. Reminiscent of ripe, sun-kissed fruits and golden afternoons, the luminous, gently ruffled petals will bring warmth and rejuvenation to your garden. These sturdy flower spikes reach a height of 100cm, providing a welcome vertical accent to borders and container displays. Plant every few weeks throughout spring for a succession of summer colour from July to September. Scatter plenty of spares for picking, as these graceful spires make exceptional cut flowers, lasting well over a week in water.