This is the only kind of ripples your garden needs!

We’re offering you a Pack of 6 Dahlia 'Blackberry Ripple' Plants for £16.99, saving you 35% off You Garden’s price of £25.98 (correct as of 16.3.25).

Beautiful Blackberry Ripple

Dahlia 'Blackberry Ripple' is a stunning cactus dahlia that brings unique spikey blooms to your summer beds and borders. Each flower showcases a delightful mix of deep blood red and blush white, with twisted and curled petals creating a striking visual effect. These blooms are not only eye-catching but also make superb cut flowers, allowing you to enjoy their beauty indoors.

What’s special?

• Flowering from mid-summer to autumn, 'Blackberry Ripple' provides a continuous display of colour when many other plants have finished blooming.
• This dahlia is perfect for adding late-season interest to your garden, ensuring vibrant hues persist into the cooler months.
• Its robust nature makes it suitable for both borders and containers, offering versatility in garden design.

Growing instructions

Growing 'Blackberry Ripple' is straightforward; supplied as tubers packed with energy, they're ready to burst into growth in spring.

• Plant them in well-drained soil in a sunny spot, and with minimal effort, you'll be rewarded with a spectacular floral display.
• Pack of 6 Dahlia 'Blackberry Ripple' Plants's low-maintenance nature makes them an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels, bringing joy and colour with ease.

Care tips:

• To keep these lilies thriving, stake taller stems to protect them from strong winds - bamboo canes work perfectly.
• Watch out for lily beetles, as they can quickly damage foliage.
• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with a bit of grit for better drainage, and choose a spot with light afternoon shade.
• Mulch in winter for extra protection, or lift and store bulbs if the soil stays too wet. Keep them well-watered during growth, feeding with a high-potassium fertiliser every two weeks from early spring until six weeks after flowering.
• Let the foliage die back naturally in autumn, and divide every 3–4 years for fresh, healthy blooms.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant? Plant from January to May for optimal growth.
• How fast does it grow? Dahlias typically reach full bloom within the first season after planting.
• What type of soil does it prefer? Well-drained soil with good sunlight exposure is ideal for these plants.