Decorative Dahlia Tubers For Spring Planting
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Decorative Dahlias have fabulous lush flowers ranging vastly in size from small to giant. They're dramatic and showy: a spectacular addition to the garden. They also make fabulous cut flowers for displaying around the home.
There are 15 classes of dahlias, with the decorative dahlia perhaps being the largest and most popular class. Decorative dahlia flowers are our biggest range of dahlias for sale, with nearly 200 bulbs in our range, so you can be sure to find the right bulb for bulb for your garden.
What is a decorative dahlia?
Decorative dahlias grow between 50 and 90cm tall. Their double ray florets work outwards from the centre to hide the central disk and are available in a remarkable array of colours. Although a full flower is packed with petals, they still have the strength in the stem to stand upright. Decorative dahlias are also a fine flower for cutting and it is recommended to do so. The benefit of cutting dahlias is that it encourages new flowers to grow.
Stephen says
‘Decorative dahlias are always in my garden. There’s always new varieties for me to photograph for the website so I never stick to a theme. With so many colours on offer I have to accept each cultivar for their own unique beauty.’
You can expect your dahlias to flower at the same time as
Why you should order your decorative dahlia tubers from Peter Nyssen
- We are a friendly, family run business with more than 60 years experience
- Our bulbs are packaged in compostable, starch based bags where possible
- We offer bulk prices and free delivery for orders over £100
- We supply flower bulbs in quantities large and small, for all types of gardener from the cottage potterer through to the professional landscaper
How to plant and care for decorative dahlias
- You can grow dahlias in large pots but decorative dahlias tend to do better in the ground.
- Dahlias require a constant supply of water
- Plant in a sunny position
- Avoid frosts, plant in April or start in a cold frame/greenhouse
- Nnip out the first flower buds to encourage more flowers in the future
- Steak tall plants to support the long stems
- Lift before the first frosts of autumn.
For more guidance on how to get the best from your dahlias, refer to our detailed dahlia planting guide. Browse our stunning collection of decorative dahlia tubers online today or take a look at our wider range of bulbs to plant in spring for the ultimate selection. For help and advice, call our team on 0161 747 4000.
