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Dahlia Information Booklet
2021
North Orbital Road (A414)
St. Albans
2020
Hertfordshire
AL2 1DH
Tel: 01727 822255
Fax: 01727 823024
E-mail: info@aylettnurseries.co.uk
Web: www.aylettnurseries.co.uk
The
Dahlia Collection
We would like to thank our many dahlia customers and enthusiasts for their
continued support during the situation we found ourselves in the spring of
2020, this was unprecedented in our 65 years of trading history. The
propagation of our young plants was severely disrupted by the Covid-19 lock
down, subsequently social distancing plus the lack of staff at this crucial
propagation time severely curtailed the number of varieties available to
purchase. We are sure many of you were disappointed by the availability of
many varieties when we were finally allowed to open our doors, but our
priority had to be our stock plants for the field enabling us to produce a crop
of dahlias for 2021 and the subsequent years to follow.
The dahlias were all planted after a very difficult Spring. They have been
very slow to grow but we look forward to a fantastic display.
We have sown a wildflower meadow at the far end of the garden, a haven for
insects to find a home and plenty of flowers to collect nectar from. We are
hoping for a colourful display to coincide with our Autumn Festival.
Our annual Autumn Festival will run from 28th August – 12th September 2021.
Join us for an autumnal celebration with spectacular displays of our famous
home-grown dahlias. Check our website for updates about the event.
As horticulturists, we always look forward to next year, so a big thank you for
your continued support and happy gardening.Dahlia plants will be available to purchase in 11cm pots from early May to the middle of June 2022. Please call us on 01727 822255 to check availability before you visit if there are particular varieties you are hoping to purchase. The Abbreviation AGM after the cultivar name indicates that the variety has been awarded an Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. These awards are made to plants that have been submitted to trial at the RHS trial grounds around the United Kingdom. Plants that do not have this award may not have been submitted to the selection process and are therefore not eligible for the AGM but possibly have the same garden merits. Size of Flowers Certain classifications have been subdivided depending on the size of the flower - these are as follows: Miniature Flowered These cultivars have blooms usually not exceeding 100mm (4.ins) in diameter. Small Flowered These cultivars have blooms usually between 100mm (4ins) and 150mm (6ins). Medium Flowered These cultivars have blooms usually between 150mm (6ins) and 200mm (8ins). Large Flowered These cultivars have blooms usually between 200mm (8ins) and 250mm (10ins). Giant Flowered These cultivars have blooms usually over 250mm (10ins) in diameter. Height The heights given in the list are a guide only; the ultimate height will depend upon weather conditions and position in the garden.
The Symbol * after the cultivar name indicates that this variety can be found in
the Celebration Garden rather than the A-Z of the field.
Dahlia List 2021
Alva’s Doris AGM Blue Bayou *
U Small-flowered Cactus Anemone centred
Height – 120cm Height- 60cm
Deepest blood red. Prize winning Lavender purple with darker cushioned
cultivar that is very free flowering. centre. Free flowering. Lovely addition to
the border.
Alva’s Supreme AGM
Giant-flowered Decorative Blueberry Hill
Height – 120cm U Collerette
Delightful yellow flowers. Suitable for Height – 105cm
exhibition. White collar, cerise petals edged with white.
One of our Customers Favourites 2020
Arabian Night Raised by the late Ken stock.
Small Decorative
Height - 105cm
Blyton Softer Gleam
Deep red, very free flowering, an old
Small Ball
garden variety.
Height – 120cm
Audacity Lovely soft orange with paler base.
U Medium-flowered Decorative
Height - 120cm
Café au Lait
Giant Decorative
Rosy pink, mauve and white blends.
Height – 120cm
Barbarry Banker Large flowers of creamy, peach shades
U Miniature-flowered Decorative
Height- 120cm
Cameo
Waterlily
Bright peachy pink blooms, ideal cut
Height – 120cm
flower.
Beautifully formed cream flowers
Bishop of Llandaff AGM with yellow base.
Paeony flowered
Height – 90cm
Carstone Firebox *
Collerette
Bright crimson blooms of 9cm (3ins)
Height – 90cm
diameter over dark bronze foliage.
Blends of orange red and peach.
One of the oldest cultivars available and
Very free flowering.
justifiably popular with our visitors.Chimborazo Finchcocks AGM
U Collerette U Waterlily
Height – 120cm Height – 120cm
Dark maroon with a yellow collar and disc. Shades of salmon orange.
Very free flowering.
Crème de Cassis *
Waterlily Fire Mountain
Height – 60cm Miniature flowered Decorative
Pale lilac with deeper purple. Height – 105cm
Suitable for front of border or containers. Brightest of reds on nearly black foliage.
David Howard AGM Formby Art
Miniature-flowered Decorative Small Decorative
Height - 120cm Height - 120cm
Lovely burnt orange blooms on dark Stylish globular white blooms with pink tips.
foliage. A very popular variety for the Very strong growth.
border.
Gloire Van Heemstede AGM
Dawn Sky Waterlily
U Small-flowered Decorative Height-135cm
Height – 120cm Primrose yellow blooms, extremely free
Shell pink bloom, long stem. Ideal cut flowering. An old variety but still good.
flower cultivar.
Hadrian’s Glowing Embers *
Dikara Superb Single Flowered
Miniature Decorative Height – 90cm
Height – 120cm Single blooms or peachy-orange with red
Lovely sugar pink. centres. Very dark foliage.
New to our list for 2021
Fascination AGM * All Hadrian varieties are raised by our
Paeony Dwarf Bedder friends at Halls of Heddon
Height – 60cm
Peony flowered with dark bronze foliage Hadrian’s Midnight *
which accentuates the light rosy purple of Single Flowered
the flower. Height – 1m
Deep red with dark centres on dark foliage..
Fidalgo Supreme
U Large-flowered Decorative Hadrian’s Sunlight *
Height – 120cm Single Flowered
Quality flowers – mid yellow, good for Height – 90cm
exhibition. Masses of yellow flowers. Very attractive to
bees and butterflies.Hamari Accord AGM Kenora Macop
Large flowered Semi-Cactus Medium Fimbriated Cactus
Height – 120cm Height -150cm
Broad petalled clear yellow blooms carried Stunning velvety red flowers.
on stems well above foliage.
Kenora Valentine
Hillcrest Firecrest U Large Decorative Dahlia
U Small Decorative Height – 125cm.
Height – 120cm. Bright orange red with well-formed blooms.
Bright yellow with orange red tips.
Good border variety. Kens Rarity
One of our Customers Favourites 2020. Waterlily
Height – 120cm
Hillcrest Royal AGM Sugar pink with a yellow base. Very free
Medium Cactus flowering. A good border variety.
Height - 120cm
Richest purple flowers that stand out in the Kilburn Glow
border. Waterlily
Height -120cm
Honka AGM Magenta rose with lemon base.
Star Very popular for exhibition and cut flowers.
Height – 90cm Once again, our top customers favourite in
2020
Single yellow star-shaped flowers.
A Butterflies dream. L’Ancresse
Miniature Ball
Irish Glow Height – 105cm
Pompom
White with a very faint lavender flush if any
Height – 120cm
at all.
Lovely bright orange with good formation.
L.A.T.E
Jescot Julie Miniature Ball
Double Orchid-flowered Height – 150cm
Height – 90cm Orange and peach blends. Very free
Orchid flowered with blooms 5-10cm flowering.
in diameter. Burnt orange with plum
reverse; with fewer than normal petals,
Le Feu Du Soleil
Medium Fimbriated Cactus
being of unusual formation.
Ideal for floral artists. Height 1.5m
Named for Julie Aylett in 1974. Vivid eye-catching bright orange blooms
on a yellow base.
New to our list for 2021Mabel Ann Ms Kennedy
Giant-flowered Decorative Large Pompom
Height – 105cm Height – 120cm
Huge blooms of apricot with pale Rich flame orange. A strong grower,
yellow centre. remove dead heads to prolong flowering.
Madame Stappers * Murillo *
U Dwarf Paeony U Single Dwarf Bedder
Height 60cm Height – 45cm
Bright scarlet flowers on dark foliage, very Bright lilac pink blooms with darker eye.
free flowering, an old variety. Very free flowering. Makes a showy
We also feature this variety in the front addition to the border.
border.
Nargold
Magenta Magenta * Medium-flowered Fimbriated Cactus
U Miniature-flowered Decorative Height – 105cm
Raised by the late Ken Stock Rich orange blooms with yellow flush at
Height- 60cm base. Fimbriated petals. Very striking.
Rich magenta flowers. Very free
flowering. Good for the front of the border. Nenekazi
Medium-flowered Fimbriated
Maika Girl * Height – 120cm
U Miniature-flowered Decorative Blends of pale bronze and pinks.
Raised by the late Ken Stock An unusual eye-catching variety.
Height - 75cm
A very pretty mixture of lilac and white. Oretti Bliss
Small Cactus
Mayan Pearl AGM Height - 120cm
U Double Orchid Superb white blooms of excellent form.
Raised by the late Ken Stock A good exhibition variety.
Height – 90cm
Silvery pink flowers. Very free flowering. Pam Howden
A lovely Dahlia for the border. Waterlily
Height 1.2m
Moonfire AGM * Lovely peachy orange blooms on strong
Single Dwarf Bedder stems.
Height – 60cm New to our list for 2021
Deep gold flowers with vermillion centre
usually 6cms in diameter, bronze foliage.
A must for any border.Park Princess * Royal Blood *
Dwarf Bedder U Collerette
Height 60cm Raised by the late Ken stock
Double pink cactus flowers with lighter Height – 105cm
centre. Deep velvet red petals with yellow centre.
Pasodoble Ruth Ann
Anemone Flowered U Miniature Ball
Height – 105cm Height - 120cm
Bright yellow central tubular florets, Bright orange. Very strong stems, ideal for
which are fimbriated, surrounded by cutting.
flattened ring of pale-yellow outer petals.
Ryecroft Jim *
Pearl of Heemstede AGM Anemone
Waterlily Height - 90cm
Height 105cm Cerise flowers with a gold cushion centre.
We have at last been able to include this
variety in our list. It is always the first to Ryecroft Laura
flower and flowers to the extent that is Miniature Ball
forgets to make a tuber! A lovely silvery Height – 120cm
pink bloom. Intense Yellow blooms with good form.
Suitable for exhibition.
Pooh AGM Sam Hopkins
Collerette U Waterlily
Height – 100cm Height - 105cm
Scarlet tipped yellow blooms, with a Unique blackberry red flowers.
yellow collar. A real eye catcher. A very lovely dahlia.
Preston Park AGM * Shandy
Single Dwarf Bedder Small-flowered Semi-Cactus
Height - 45cm Height – 105cm
Bright scarlet blooms, nearly black foliage. Sparkling shades of apricot and salmon.
Early flowering
Roxy *
U Single, Dwarf Bedder Sheval Megan
Height - 45cm Small-flowered Decorative
Lovely single magenta/purple flowers on Height – 120cm
dark foliage. Very eye catching Vivid red unfading blooms.
Excellent form. Wonderful cut flowers on
strong stems.Sir Alf Ramsey Trelyn Seren *
Giant-flowered Decorative Single Star
Height – 105cm Height - 105cm
Immense blooms of Lavender-Pink Pale Pink with yellow centre. Very
with a white base. attractive to Bees. Cut when flowers are
young.
Small World AGM
Pompon Twynings After Eight AGM
Height – 105cm Single
Perfectly formed white pompon. Height - 100cm
White single flowers with a hint of pale
Sorbet pink. Very attractive contrast in a mixed
Medium Semi-cactus border.
Height – 120cm
White with heavily tipped petals of rosy Weston Pirate AGM
purple. Ruby red. Very free flowering. Miniature-flowered Cactus
Height – 1m
Spartacus Deep blood red blooms suitable for
Large-flowered Decorative exhibition or borders, very free flowering.
Height – 120cm
Dark velvety red with pointed reflex White Alva’s AGM
petals. A superb variety. Giant-flowered Decorative
Height – 120cm
Suffolk Punch Lovely white formal blooms, suitable for
Medium flowered decorative exhibition.
Height - 120cm
Wine red with dark bronze foliage. White Ballet AGM
Waterlily
Terrie Bandey Height – 120cm
Fimbriated Pure white blooms freely produced.
Height - 105cm A must for floral artists!
Amber fimbriated flowers of good depth.
White Swallow
Tomo Small cactus
Small-flowered Decorative Height – 50cm
Height – 135cm Superb white flowers, a good cut flower
Purple, heavily tipped white. Very free variety.
flowering.The Aylett Recipe for Best Results… Dahlias grow best in a water-retentive soil but one that drains freely. They flower prolifically when planted in a sunny site sheltered from strong winds. The soil preparation should begin during the winter with plenty of organic matter being dug into the soil. Ideally the following spring at about 3-4 weeks before planting a slow acting fertilizer such as Bonemeal should be forked into the soil. Spacing Dahlias require plenty of room to develop, ideally 60cm-90cm (2ft -3ft) between plants, the larger the flower the larger the space. The Bedding Dahlias require less space and can be planted as close as 22cm-30cm (9-12ins) these then can be grown without staking although if the site is prone to winds they will benefit from short canes between the plants. Planting Out Dahlias should not be planted out until all fear of frosts is past; normally this is the end of May beginning of June. All sites differ and its best to keep an ear to your local forecasts, often a covering of frost protection material is all it needs to prevent your plants from being damaged. Before planting water, the young plants well. Plant in a good quality compost, firstly, because it retains moisture to help plant growth, and secondly, when the tuber is lifted in autumn, compost falls away, leaving a clean tuber. Make a hole 20cm square and 20cms deep and put in half a bucket of compost and mix with a small quantity of Fish, Blood and Bone (about a dessert spoon full). Make sure this is well mixed with the compost so that the roots of the plant are not in direct contact. Insert a strong cane or stake into the hole. Remove the plant from the pot taking care not to disturb the root ball. With a hand trowel, place the plant next to the stake and firm in well. Plant so that the final soil level is just below the lowest leaves – and give a good soaking with water. Remember to label each plant. Tying up immediately after planting is a good idea and will protect the young plants from strong winds that might cause damage. It is also a good idea to apply a dressing around the plant with a mulch. On the nursery we use a product called Strulch which we highly recommend. It not only keeps the moisture from evaporating but also discourages slugs, suppresses weeds and has the added advantage of improving the soil structure for the next season. It is available to purchase from the garden centre in the compost area.
Stopping
‘Stopping’ is the removal of the growing tip when about four pairs of
leaves have been formed. Nip out the tip just above the third pair of
leaves but avoid squashing the stem.
Strong side shoots will develop at the leaf joints, to form the
framework of the plant. Plants have often been stopped by us
before you purchase so as to produce a stronger plant. If you are
planning to exhibit and like to regulate your stopping times,
unstopped plants are usually available.
Growing on and Feeding
As the season progresses it is beneficial to feed with a good foliar feed such as
Miracle Gro or Maxicrop seaweed plant stimulant, as these high potash feeds will help
with tuber formation.
Dahlias suffer from the usual garden pests, Earwigs being the one most closely
associated with the genus. We here at St Albans never find this to be a great problem
but a spraying program carried out on a regular basis will prevent an outbreak of
undesirable pests. Massed borders in parks and gardens produce magnificent displays
without the use of pesticides just leaving Mother Nature to her own devices. If you
must spray do so in the evening when the bees have finished their work for the day.
Towards the end of the season especially if it has been hot and dry Dahlias can be
infected with mildew. This takes the form of a white powdery covering on the leaves
and stems, to combat this disease spray every two weeks with Fungus Fighter.
Always read the label! When using Pesticides and Fertilisers, always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Disbudding
Disbudding is the removal of the buds that form at the leaf axils; this
has the effect of producing long stemmed quality blooms. As a
general rule the first two pairs of buds below the terminal bud are
removed. The number of buds or growths removed will influence the
size of the flower. This process is necessary if you intend to exhibit
your Dahlias.
For a good garden display disbudding is not always necessary. As
each terminal bud flowers and becomes past its best, carefully remove it to allow the
side shoots to develop All old flowers should be removed to encourage further side
buds to develop and flower.Lifting and Storing of Tubers
Dahlia tubers should not be lifted until after a frost. They should be cut down to 6ins
from soil level and carefully dug up. Take care not to damage the crown as it is from
this point that next year’s shoots emerge.
Tubers should be dried and it is advisable to stand them upside down in order to allow
moisture in the stems to drain away. Ideally, they should be put in wooden boxes,
packed with dry peat, vermiculite, straw or even newspaper to stop them drying out
and kept in a frost-free place. Most garden sheds and garages are not frost proof.
They should not be kept in too warm a place as they will shrivel or a cold damp
situation where they will rot. It is advisable to examine tubers several times in the
winter and if, any trace of rot is found, they should be treated with a protection
fungicide.
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The Celebration Garden #celebrationgarden
– Open all Year – @aylettnurseries
As part of our celebrations for our 60 years as a Nursery and Garden Centre, in 2015 we
created a special garden within our Dahlia Field. Called the Celebration Garden its aim was
to demonstrate just how versatile and valuable Dahlias can be when planted in a garden.
The Celebration Garden raises funds for the National Garden Scheme, in 2020 we raised
£1,300! Thank you for your generosity. For more information visit nsg.org.uk
Our Celebration Garden is located adjacent to the Garden Centre, and can be accessed through
the gates at the top end of our car park, during our usual opening hours.You can also read
