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Taylors 1 Be Kind Dahlia Tuber

£199 £399
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Taylors 1 Be Kind Dahlia Tubers – Striking Pink & White Blooms

Dahlia ‘Be Kind’ tubers produce vibrant serrated pink and white blooms with layered petals, offering a unique and eye-catching addition to summer borders and cut flower displays.

Key Features

  • Vivid pink and white serrated petals for a distinctive garden display

  • Beautifully formed flowers up to 9cm wide for impressive visual impact

  • Tall growth up to 90cm ideal for mid-border planting

  • Excellent cut flowers that brighten indoor spaces

  • Attracts bees and pollinators, supporting garden biodiversity

  • Long flowering season from July to October

Detailed Description

The Taylors 1 Be Kind Dahlia Tubers add a delightful twist to your summer garden with their serrated, vivid pink and white petals. Each flower, reaching up to 9cm in diameter, features layers of colour that create a striking contrast and an unusual petal shape. This makes ‘Be Kind’ perfect for adding texture and interest to mixed floral displays, or planting on its own as a standout feature. Its strong stems grow to around 90cm tall, offering a bold presence in beds and borders. These dahlias also make excellent cut flowers, bringing their vibrant colours indoors and helping to extend the flowering season by encouraging new blooms. Beyond their beauty, ‘Be Kind’ is a great choice for attracting bees and other pollinators, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden and supporting wildlife.

Specifications

  • Tubers per pack: 1 tuber

  • Flower colour: Pink and white

  • Sunlight: Full sun

  • Approx. flowering height: 90cm

  • Flowering months: July, August, September, October

  • Planting depth: 10cm

  • Bulb spacing: 45cm

  • Hardiness: Borderline hardy, may need winter protection

  • Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

  • Soil type: Moist but well-drained

  • When to plant: March, April, May, June

Care & Usage Tips

  • Plant after the last frost in a sunny, sheltered spot

  • Ensure soil is well-drained and enriched with compost

  • Stake taller stems to prevent flopping in windy conditions

  • Water regularly during dry spells to support strong blooms

  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous flowering

  • Lift and store tubers over winter in colder regions to protect from frost

Add Colour and Charm to Your Garden

Choose Taylors Be Kind Dahlia tubers for a unique, vibrant summer display that looks stunning in borders and as cut flowers—perfect for gardeners who want a standout addition to their outdoor space.

About Us

We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.

Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.

Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.

Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

Any more questions?

Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.

How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.