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Taylors 1 Calgary Flames Dahlia Tuber

£199 £399
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Taylors 1 Calgary Flames Dahlia Tubers – Bright Yellow Summer Blooms

Dahlia ‘Calgary Flames’ tubers produce bright yellow flowers with white-tipped petals, creating a cheerful and eye-catching display in summer borders, beds, or containers.

Key Features

  • Bright yellow blooms with white tips for a sunny, uplifting display

  • Small, clustered flowers with long curved petals for a dramatic impact

  • Compact height of 80cm ideal for beds, borders, or patio containers

  • Strong dark green foliage enhances flower vibrancy

  • Perfect for cut flowers, adding long-lasting colour indoors

  • Suitable for full sun or partial shade

Detailed Description

The Taylors 1 Calgary Flames Dahlia Tubers bring a burst of sunshine to the garden with an abundance of bright yellow blooms tipped with white. The small flowers feature long, curved petals that cluster together to create a striking and cheerful display, especially when planted in groups. Growing above dark green foliage, the vibrant flowers are beautifully contrasted and stand out even more. With a flowering height of around 80cm, this dahlia is ideal for adding colour to beds, borders, or large containers on patios and balconies. Its free-flowering nature also makes it a great choice for cut flower arrangements, allowing you to enjoy its sunny blooms indoors. Plant in full sun or partial shade and enjoy a long season of colour from July through October.

Specifications

  • Tubers per pack: 1 tuber

  • Flower colour: Yellow with white tips

  • Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade

  • Approx. flowering height: 80cm

  • 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

  • Use well-drained soil enriched with compost for best results

  • Stake taller stems if needed to prevent flopping

  • Water regularly, especially during dry periods

  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

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

Bring Sunshine to Your Garden

Add Taylors Calgary Flames Dahlia tubers to your garden for a vibrant, long-lasting display of yellow and white blooms—perfect for adding colour to borders, beds, and containers or for creating stunning cut flower arrangements.

About Us

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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.

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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.