Cut flower

Dahlia (Dinnerplate)

Dahlia × hybrida (Decorative)

Plate-sized blooms — Café au Lait alone won the world over.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Very rich

Difficulty

Medium

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Half-hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks dinnerplate dahlia tubers suited to UK growing seasons with reliable variety selection for London's climate.

Crocus

Offers large container pots essential for dinnerplate dahlias' root depth and London's often-wet soil conditions.

Amazon UK

Supplies sturdy staking and support tools needed for dinnerplate dahlias' heavy flower heads in exposed London gardens.