Decorative Dahlias

Decorative dahlias do exactly as promised - decorate the garden! Their double-flowering blooms add drama and intrigue to your borders, whatever the variety.  
 
Many of your favourite dahlias sit within the decorative dahlia range. Dahlia Arabian Night is just an example, boasts large double red flowers that grow up to 20-25cm wide! On the other hand, Dahlia Great Silence is slightly smaller but makes up for it with rows of ruffled petals in bright shades of pinks and apricots – even a few purples. Complete opposites, but both add an eccentricity that you wouldn’t want to miss.  
 
Decorative dahlias can be quite tall and heavy, so it’s recommended that you stake your dahlias. You can do this with many varieties to help them thrive, but especially with decorative dahlias and dinnerplate dahlias, as they run quite big.  
 
A decorative dahlia is perfect for cutting, becoming a highly popular choice for bouquets. To produce quality blooms from decorative dahlia tubers, follow our Dahlia Growing Guide. It's full of expert tips and tricks to help your dahlias thrive.