Bright, Bold & Blooming: Celebrating Dahlias at Moss & Moor
17.07.2025
There’s something special about Dahlias. With their bold colours, intricate petals, and endless variety, they bring a joyful burst of energy to the garden just when it’s needed most — high summer into early autumn.
This month, we’re celebrating their beauty here at Moss & Moor with a vibrant display in our plant area, created as part of the Allensmore Dahlia Festival 2025. It’s a joyful showcase of colour and creativity, brought to life by our fantastic plant team.
Whether you’re already a Dahlia devotee or just discovering them for the first time, now is the perfect time to explore these spectacular bloomers and learn how to grow them in your own garden.
Why Dahlias Deserve a Place in Your Garden
Dahlias are one of the hardest-working flowers of the season. Here’s why we love them:
Bees and butterflies love them, especially single-flowered varieties.
They flower for months — from mid-summer right through to the first frost.
They come in every colour imaginable, from soft creams and pastels to fiery reds and vibrant purples.
There’s a style for everyone — from frilly dinner-plate Dahlias to neat pom-poms and star-shaped blooms.
They’re great for cutting and look beautiful in a vase.
How to Grow Dahlias – It’s Easier Than You Think
If you’ve never grown Dahlias before, don’t be daunted. They’re easier than many people realise. Here are some simple tips to get you started:
If you’ve never grown Dahlias before, don’t be daunted. They’re easier than many people realise. Here are some simple tips to get you started:
- Choose a sunny, sheltered spot — Dahlias love warmth.
- Plant tubers in well-drained soil after the last frost (or buy young plants from us).
- Water regularly and feed with a high-potash fertiliser once they start to flower.
- Deadhead often to encourage more blooms.
- Stake taller varieties to prevent wind damage.
- Lift tubers after the first frost and store them in a cool, dry place over winter – or leave them in the ground with protection in milder areas.
🌼 Top Tip: Growing Dahlias in pots? Use a deep container, water well, and feed fortnightly for best results.
Come See the Display!
Our Dahlia Festival display is now live in-store and well worth a visit. We’re proud to be entering the Allensmore Dahlia Festival 2025 and sharing our love of these joyful blooms with our wonderful customers.
Pop in, explore the display, and pick up some planting inspiration while you’re here.
Whether you’re growing for beauty, bees or bouquets, Dahlias never disappoint.
Moss & Moor Plant Team
Where nature meets nurture.