Understanding dahlia groups
A list of the different dahlia groups, along with some classification info and an example of a variety in each group.
1 tuber 229348-1 | £3.95 |
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3 tubers 229348-3 | £8.50 |
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Great name for a great dahlia with purple-crimson staining at the heart and outer petals. The flowers are neat and the plants prolific, so this makes an ideal cut flower.
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Genus | Dahlia |
Group/Species |
Ball Group Larger than pompoms and have a spiral arrangement of incurved petals forming a ball-shaped flower. Click here for more information about dahlia groups. |
Variety | Wine-eyed Jill |
Type | Tender Perennial |
Common Name | Dahlia |
Border Position | Cutting Garden |
Bulb Size | I |
Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
Height | 90cm (36in) |
Spacing | 75cm (30in) |
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. |
Harvesting | Flower production 5 months |
Cooking Notes | All dahlia flowers are edible. I use the petals scattered over salad and to decorate a range of puddings |
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A list of the different dahlia groups, along with some classification info and an example of a variety in each group.
First discovered by Aztec Indians and used for food and medicine, this tuber has an interesting history of cultivation.
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.
Sarah discusses the best options for overwintering dahlias – lifting or mulching.
Sarah shows you how to make a gorgeous large arrangement of dahlias.
Have a beautiful display of flowers in your garden from March to the first frosts with this simple planting technique.
Sarah shows you how to make a quick arrangement of colourful dahlias.
Sarah shows you her favourite dahlia varieties for pots, and gives you some tips on how to grow them successfully.
Watch and learn how to take dahlia cuttings – turn 1 tuber into 10.
In this video Sarah shows you how to plant up your dahlia tubers.
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Dahlia 'Wine-eyed Jill' reviews
Reviewed 4th November 2019 by Debz Such a strong tuber. It grew fast and tall producing many flowers. The colour changed through the season, from a gold to a pink to a yellow. Attracted the bees. |
Reviewed 3rd September 2019 by Alex All three tubers grown and flowered well. Maybe a little more 'yellow' than I thought from the website but they are delightful. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Karen Not impressed as per previous comments |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jill Ordered a dahlia “Wine eyed Jill”. It arrived as promised and is flowering beautifully! |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Julie
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Daniel Very large and strong tubers ,have grown strongly with lots of flower heads/buds . Also great advice from the planting guides included. Would highly recommend :) |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jan I received the completely wrong dahlia tuber! It wasn’t in good condition either. Not impressed at all. |
Reviewed 14th July 2019 by Jackie Nothing flowering yet, 2 failed to grow |