Dahlia coccinea Species Mixed

A vibrant mixture of delicate single flowers in several colours with many bicolour shades, Tall and free flowering, makes it ideal for adding height to bedding displays or filling gaps in perennial borders. Height 5 feet. Planting distance 27 inches.

Dahlia Heirloom Border Species

Dating back to the late 1700's, many are natives of Mexico and used by the Aztecs for medicinal and animal food. Now, they make excellent border plants, and long lasting cut flowers. Colours in shades of yellow, red and lilac-purple. Subject to harvest, T&M include D. coccinea, D. merckii, D. sherifii & D. tenuicaulis. Seed has not been harvested from the wild. Height 5 feet. Planting distance 27 inches.

Dahlia variabilis Bambino Mixed

Charming, miniature semi-double flowers. Recommended for bedding, pots and containers. Height: 30-45cm (12-18in).

Dahlia variabilis Bishop's Children

A fiery mix of such striking colour, yet with the innocent flower faces of Bishop's Children. Mid-height, and blends extremely well into borders. However, be warned that a colour eruption may occur! Spectacular in bedding and containers, and as a cut flower.

Height: 60-75cm (24-30 inches). Planting distance 12-18 inches.

Dahlia variabilis Black Beauty

Thompson & Morgan's flower breeders have successfully bred the darkest shade of Dahlia from seed, answering the many requests from gardeners wishing to grow 'black' flowers. Black Beauty is a deep shade of red, which appears to be almost black in the sunshine. These unique, dark blooms are enhanced by a golden, central disc, making them stand out from their contrasting green foliage in borders and containers. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in).

Dahlia variabilis Cactus Hybrids Mixed

Curvaceous, spiky blooms, huge cut flower source, many fully double and mostly true to type. Superb too in the flower border for late summer/autumn blooms. Flowers late summer/autumn. Height 3-4ft. Planting distance 27 inches.

Dahlia variabilis Collarette Dandy

Dwarf bushy dahlias with delightful "collarette" form, in many shades of red, yellow, orange and white all with white matching or contrasting inner collar of quilled petals. Height: 50-60cm (20-24in).

Dahlia variabilis Double Extreme

Extremely attractive dwarf selection, producing a mass of high quality double and semi double flowers in an rich colour mixture, featuring some unique sunset shades. A stunning addition for beds, borders or containers, providing colour throughout the summer. Height: 45-60cm (18-24 inches).

Dahlia variabilis Dwarf Mixed

Vivid, large single and semi-double 8cm (3in) flowers. Neat, mound shaped bushes achieving a memorable main bedding display.

Dahlia variabilis Figaro

Significantly dwarfer, earlier and more uniform habit than Rigoletto (its nearest rival) with a high percentage of fully double blooms in an amazing range of colours. A compact and uniform bedding variety. Flowers summer to autumn. Height 30cm (12in).

Dahlia variabilis Fireworks Mixed

After over 10 years T&M's flower breeders have successfully bred the first ever striped mixture of Dahlias from seed! Spectacular dwarf free-flowering bushy plants with uniquely striped blooms which erupt into a wide range of bright and vibrant colours.

Sure to create a dazzling display in borders or containers. Occasionally a solid coloured bloom may also appear.

Height: 40cm (16in).

Dahlia variabilis Giant Hybrids Mixed

Huge flowered, double, semi-double and a few singles of the best cut flower varieties. Height: 90-150cm (3-5ft).

Dahlia variabilis Pompone Mixed

Almost 100% pompon. Height: 90-120cm (3-4ft).

Dahlia variabilis Redskin

Very double, compact free-flowering with maroon to bronze-green foliage. A particularly good combination with marigolds. Height: 30-38cm (12-15in).

Dahlia variabilis Showpiece Mixed Hybrids

Several plants from this seed have won prizes on the show bench in USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. This breeding produces sensational miniature decorative dahlias, very double and 3-4in across of a quality normally associated only with the most carefully selected of vegetatively propagated varieties. They have straight, strong stems and are remarkably floriferous in rich, bright colours including gold, crimson, purple, apricot and many shades of red and pink.

Daisy Pomponette Mixed

Masses of tightly quilled 1½in button flowers on compact plants. A bright mixture of red, rose and white. Superb for small beds, edging, windowboxes etc. Growing well in shade they are good for planting under trees or as an edging to patio borders etc. Flowers spring. Height 10-15cm (4-6in).