Dahlias for Pots Collection

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Some dahlias tend to be huge and towering, but not these elegant, smaller varieties. Ideal for growing in any medium-sized pot or container. More
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Some dahlias tend to be huge and towering, but not these. They are all elegant, smaller varieties, ideal for growing in any medium-sized pot or container. A couple of these are brilliant for polilnators too. 'Soulman' is the tallest at 1m, statuesque in a pot with support.

This collection contains 1 or 2 tubers each of:

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Group/Species Anemone Group,

Centre compromises of dense elongated tubes rather than a disc. The outer parts have one or more rings of flattened petals. Click here for more information about dahlia groups.

 Semi-cactus Group,

Fully double blooms, with very pointed petals, almost spiky in appearance. Click here for more information about dahlia groups. 

 Single-flowered Group

Flower has a central disc with a single ring of petals encircling it. Petals may be round or pointed. Click here for more information about dahlia groups.
Border Position Cutting Garden
Bulb Size I
Soil Type Broad Tolerance
Scent Unscented
Site Full Sun
Moisture Moist but Well-drained
Height 60cm (24in)
Spacing Plant just under the soil surface, 75cm (30in) apart.
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Plant just under the soil surface after the last frosts. Alternativley pot them up undercover March or early April in a generous pot (at least 2 litre) filled with multi-purpose potting compost. Place them in a light, frost-free place and keep the compost moist. Pinch out their growing tips when they have reached about 8" tall. They will have formed bushy plants by the time the frosts have ended and will be in flower by the beginning of July. If you don’t have anywhere to grow the potted tubers, you can put them straight into the ground when the frosts are nearly over, mulching them or protecting with a cloche or protective horticultural fleece if the foliage appears before the frosts are over, but this will delay flowering.
Care Tips Support with a stout stick, tie in every couple of weeks. In the south you can mulch deeply and overwinter them in the ground, alternatively, lift and overwinter your dahlias frost free undercover.
Flowering July - November
Vase Life Only pick dahlias in full flower. Recut the hollow stem ends under water to avoid airlocks.
Cooking Notes All dahlia flowers are edible. I use the petals scattered over salad and to decorate a range of puddings.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
Advice & Videos
History of the dahlia

First discovered by Aztec Indians and used for food and medicine, this tuber has an interesting history of cultivation.

Understanding dahlia groups

A list of the different dahlia groups, along with some classification info and an example of a variety in each group.

How to plant and grow dahlia tubers

Discover how to grow strong, healthy dahlias – how to plant, look after and overwinter them, and what to do with your bulbs when they arrive.

How to overwinter dahlia tubers

Sarah discusses the best options for overwintering dahlias – lifting or mulching.

Sublime dark dahlia flower arrangement

Sarah shows you how to make a gorgeous large arrangement of dahlias.

Planting narcissi bulbs with dahlias

Have a beautiful display of flowers in your garden from March to the first frosts with this simple planting technique.

New favourite dahlia arrangement

Sarah shows you how to make a quick arrangement of colourful dahlias.

Growing dahlias in pots

Sarah shows you her favourite dahlia varieties for pots, and gives you some tips on how to grow them successfully.

How to take dahlia cuttings

Watch and learn how to take dahlia cuttings – turn 1 tuber into 10.

How to plant up your dahlia tubers

In this video Sarah shows you how to plant up your dahlia tubers.

When To Plant Dahlias

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Dahlias for Pots Collection reviews

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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Ian

To complete the original trio I bought young plants of Dahlia Roxy as due to a crop failure the tubers were not available. The combination has been very striking and into August is still going strong

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jean

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Reviewed 17th June 2019 by Cherie

the comments are the same as the first section. they re noting flower yet so can't make further comment

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Reviewed 18th May 2019 by Valerie

Service good but tubers quality so far poor. Only 2 out of 5 purchased have sprouted (so far- potted over 2 weeks ago).

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Reviewed 14th May 2019 by Liz

Rare plants now growing vigorously in pots on our terrace

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Reviewed 4th April 2019 by Moira

my tubers came in good condition and hope to have some lovely blooms this summer but time will tell rather soon to let you know how well the will do. anything I have purchased from Sarah Raven arrived well packed and in good condition,if I had any problems my purchase would be replaced without any quibble.

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Reviewed 4th April 2019 by Jane

Possibly arrived a little early. We ended up planting in pots in a spare bedroom and they are now in a cold greenhouse to get enough light.
Lets hope they do well!

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Reviewed 3rd April 2019 by Valerie

Excellent products and well packaged with instructions on how to care for plants

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Reviewed 3rd April 2019 by Susan

Had similar from you previously and they were lovely great colours strong healthy plants, tubers seedlings arrived at peak condition

Lovely dahlias

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Reviewed 13th April 2016 by Mary Oldham

A very inspiring video about these lovely dahlias. I am trying to get up my nerve to order the container collection for my patio garden but as ever I'm unsure about the actual size of pot required per tuber. I probably wouldn't underplant as I like the dahlia foliage.

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