Dahlia ‘Vancouver’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99
Bright scarlet, cactus-type flowers on strong growing plants. The flowers are produced over a long period, continuing well in to autumn. Perfect for planting in pots on the patio as the tubers must be lifted and over-wintered in a frost-free place in all but the warmest areas. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to October Flower colour: scarlet Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: half hardy Garden care: Provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Once the first frosts have blackened the foliage carefully lift and clean the tubers and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite. Store in a frost-free place, checking frequently over the winter months Goes well with: Macleaya cordata, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, Potentilla ‘Gibson’s Scarlet’, Cosmos astrosangineus, Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’, Ricinus communis ‘Carmencita’

Dahlia ‘Mexican Star’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99
Gorgeous, bi-coloured, cactus-type flowers in coral pink and yellow. This unusual dahlia requries a sunny site with fertile, humus-rich soil where it will flower all summer. Perfect for planting in pots on the patio as the tubers must be lifted and over-wintered in a frost-free place in all but the warmest areas. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: bi-coloured pink and yellow Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: half hardy Garden care: Provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Once the first frosts have blackened the foliage carefully lift and clean the tubers and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite. Store in a frost-free place, checking frequently over the winter months. Goes well with: Macleaya cordata, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, Potentilla ‘Gibson’s Scarlet’, Cosmos astrosangineus, Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’, Ricinus communis ‘Carmencita’

Dahlia ‘Dinnas Memory’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99
Cool white ball type flowers appear throughout the summer into the early autumn .

Dahlia ‘Honka Suprise’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: half hardy (may need winter protection) Garden care: Dahlia tubers can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant them horizontally approximately 12cm deep, making sure the ‘eyes’ are uppermost. Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being over-crowded. While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch. In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.

Dahlia ‘Lake Carey’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99
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Dahlia ‘Karma Sangria’ (dahlia tuber) £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: half hardy (may need winter protection) Garden care: Dahlia tubers can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant them horizontally approximately 12cm deep, making sure the ‘eyes’ are uppermost. Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being over-crowded. While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch. In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.