Reputedly the largest of all dahlias, this Mexican giant, in perfect sheltered conditions, can grow up to 5-8m tall, but not quite that tall in the UK! Enormous, dense clusters of large, golden-centred, pinkish-mauve flowers open on the strong, bamboo-like stems. These are thick and become woody at the base, and along with the dark green, divided, velvety leaves, often have a purplish tinge. Budding and flowering, usually in September, is initiated by a long warm autumn and days getting shorter. This magnificent beast is an unbeatable architectural plant for a warm exotic border or a large c ... Learn More

Dahlia imperialis 'Alba', commonly known as the White Tree Dahlia, is a striking, herbaceous perennial native to Mexico and Central America. This towering plant features bamboo-like, hollow stems and large, pinnate leaves that create a lush, tropical appearance. In late autumn to early winter, it produces large, pendulous, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers, each up to 10 cm (4 inches) across, adding a dramatic flair to the garden. Due to its impressive height and late blooming period, it serves as a focal point in landscape designs. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and mois ... Learn More

Beautiful yellow-eyed, lavender-pink starry flowers open on branching stems, above shiny divided foliage, throughout the summer. It is soundly perennial here in Devon, but a well-drained protected spot is recommended elsewhere where it will makes a deep long-lived tuber. Very few seeds collected. ... Learn More

Dahlia 'Sunny Reggae', commonly known as Sunny Reggae Dahlia, is a vibrant, semi-dwarf variety celebrated for its unique, multicolored blooms. The flowers feature fiery shades of yellow, orange, and red, often with streaks or blends that create a lively, tropical appearance. This compact dahlia is perfect for adding bold splashes of color to borders, containers, or cutting gardens, and its blooms are ideal for floral arrangements. This dahlia thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soils, rewarding gardeners with a profusion of blooms from mid-summer until the first frost. Its compact ... Learn More

With exceptionally beautiful bronze foliage, and large, single flowers in a flamboyant mix of rich colours - deep reds, orange, pinks and gold, this makes a wonderful cut flower. It can even be very easily grown as a half-hardy annual and will flower the first year from seed, and is related to the famous and expensive "Bishop Series. Alternatively, you can save the tubers, when formed, for ensuing years, simply leaving them in the ground in milder areas. Absolutely spectacular in bedding and containers. ... Learn More

Give your garden a vibrant splash of late summer colour with Dahlia 'Pompone Mixed'. The small but perfectly formed, ball shaped flowers in double form are in bright solid colours in a wide band of shades. The tall stems of this decorative Dahlia add height and structure to the back of borders, and are perfect for cutting for your own bouquets. The first year will provide a very economical collection of these delightful blooms and each plant will produce tubers that can be carefully lifted at the end of the season for storing and re-planting the following year. ... Learn More

This easy to grow highly ornamental tree, produces masses of spectacular star-shaped, scented, pink flowers. When in flower it looks like a giant candy floss as the tree transforms into a cloud of soft pink balls. Fast growing but will stays a reasonable size. Will tolerate some drought and is hardy to moderate frosts. Suitable for smaller gardens or growing in a large pot. ... Learn More

Alpine Daphne (Daphne alpina), a member of the Thymelaeaceae family, is a compact evergreen shrub appreciated for its simple beauty. With a typical height of 1 to 2 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet, this low-maintenance plant adds a touch of charm to gardens and landscapes. Known for its fragrant flowers, Alpine Daphne is a practical choice for those seeking an unassuming yet visually appealing addition to their outdoor spaces. ... Learn More

This seldom seen albino form has exceedingly fragrant crystalline white flowers in spring which produce attractive yellow berries later. A slow-growing long-lived shrub. ... Learn More

This extremely rare specimen is an absolutely magnificent plant for the back of the border, and we had never previously heard of this plant or family! Tall, strong, fabulous, arching, cane-like stems sprout large, pendulous, terminal sprays of creamy-yellow-green flowers, and are clad in palmate leaves resembling the famous drug! When dried the flowers and stems make gorgeous winter displays. Bone hardy, non-invasive and perhaps the tallest herbaceous perennial you can grow, this is yet another reliable "baffle-the-expert" plant. ... Learn More

These "Angel's Trumpets" produce immense 6-8 inch, doubled, upwards facing, purple trumpet blooms, which are amongst the most beautiful and desirable flowers you can grow. Whether in a hot garden or a large container these plants are show-stoppers! ... Learn More

With the largest flowers of any of the Datura species, these have attractive purple throats that contrast brightly with the snow-white trumpet-shaped blooms. Although it performs superbly in full sun and a warm spot, it will grow anywhere that is not cold and damp, and whilst not perennial in habit, it will self seed where it is happy. ... Learn More

An absolutely fabulous double-flowered variety with large trumpets showing white petals heavily splashed with deepest purple. Its dark foliage will also help it to make a spectacular statement, either as a container plant in the conservatory or warm greenhouse; or in the garden, when it will thrive quite happily outside in warmer zones. ... Learn More

A beautiful and very exotic variety bearing in generous quantity, a long succession of large, pendent, double, pure white flowers making it a splendid container plant for the conservatory, which could be perhaps moved to the patio during summer. Please note that seeds and all parts of the plant for all Datura species are poisonous. ... Learn More

Gorgeous is the only word that can do justice to the fabulous golden yellow blooms of this variety, making it the real show stopper in your garden. The heavy yellow flowers, a rare colour in this family of plants, are huge and very fragrant, especially in the evening, whilst the dark green foliage creates a striking contrast. ... Learn More