"Start Dahlia tubers in pots and keep them in a light frost-free place until planting out time in early June. Try to get them up to a foot in height, because then they will be less attractive to the slugs."
I lost my "Single Wink" Dahlia last winter despite lifting and storing so got 2 new ones from Crocus. They were small but grew rapidly and I did have some flowers. A beautiful open Dahlia that our bees also enjoy!
Jo
Nottingham
Struggled with more stronger types in the dahlia bed . Worth the wait when it did appear .Flowering rather poor
Helen
Nottingham
Brilliant flowers. Beautiful foliage. Just like the photos. Perfect plants. Storing them again this winter. Would certainly shop with you again.
Plant woman.
Sheffield
First saw this dahlia at RHS Harlow Carr and my wife loved it. Only a single and not as showy as the large doubles but flowers on and on from early Summer till the frosts We have paired it with Bishop of Devon (white) and they look great together If you want a dahlia to fill your borders this will make you happy
Truview
East Yorkshire
75.0
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