Find out how to create a vibrant late-summer dahlia display in a large terracotta pot. In this quick video guide, Monty Don gives tips on the right compost mix and spacing to ensure young dahlia plants thrive, and recommends three spectacular varieties. Watch now to see the flowers of deep red ‘Arabian Night’ and ‘Grenadier’, and fiery orange ‘David Howard’, and you’ll understand why they’ll make such a stunning display.
How to make a dahlia container display
In this video clip, Monty shows how to bring some late-summer drama to your garden by planting up a dahlia container display.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To do | ||||||||||||
| To do |
J
Do not To do in January |
F
Do not To do in February |
M
Do not To do in March |
A
Do not To do in April |
M
Do To do in May |
J
Do To do in June |
J
Do To do in July |
A
Do To do in August |
S
Do not To do in September |
O
Do not To do in October |
N
Do not To do in November |
D
Do not To do in December |
Offers
Create sensational containers by planting a succession of spring-flowering bulbs now. Save across the entire bulb range at Hayloft and you'll receive a free allium bulb collection (pictured) worth £13 with your order, using the code below.
Use code: GWBP
Offer Ends:
*The first 300 subscribers to order at Sarah Raven will receive a free Grow Cook Eat Diary 2020, plus reduced postage when using the code below. Find the ideal Christmas gifts for keen gardeners.
Offer Ends:
This is Secret Garden content
£12.99
£19.99
For a 3L potted plant
Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' (sacred bamboo) provides all year round interest, with foliage turning dramatic shades of orange and red as winter approaches.
Offer Ends: