Dahlias grown from seed at Fairplace.
These dahlias were originally grown from crosses made in the garden. The resulting seedlings were grown to flowering the next year. The best plants were selected and the tubers from those were saved over the winter. New plants were generated from cuttings in the spring and grown on in the subsequent year. These were the best varieties we’ve grown so far, and all of these have now appeared at flower shows around the area (either in a single-variety vase or as part of a cut-flower mixed display). They have been named (and registered with the RHS) to make it easier to track and describe them!
Dahlia Fairplace Amber, 2024
Unclassified miniature ball
First exhibited at Broadwey, Melplash & Clevedon, First at Taunton in min ball class, 2025.
Dahlia Fairplace Lesley, 2024
Unclassified medium
Exhibited at Taunton & Melplash shows
Dahlia Fairplace Ruby, 2024
Unclassified miniature ball – most likely for garden cut flower use.
Exhibited at Broadwey & Melplash Show
Dahlia Fairplace Firecracker, 2024
Unclassified small cactus
Exhibited at Clevedon & Downton shows in cut flower mixed displays. First at Taunton in the small cactus/semi-cactus class 2025.
Dahlia Fairplace Betty, 2025
Unclassified collerette
Registered during 2025 season
Dahlia Fairplace Lesley, Fairplace Amber & Fairplace Ruby, Clutton, 2025
Dahlia seedling from 2024 on trial in 2025
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