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Taylors 1 Purple Explosion Dahlia Tuber

£199 £399
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Taylors Dahlia ‘Purple Explosion’ Summer Flowering Tuber is a stunning, giant-flowered dahlia that produces dramatic purple and white ruffled blooms throughout the summer. Ideal for containers, borders, and cut flowers, this tuber adds bold impact and long-lasting colour to any garden display.

Key Features

  • Giant ruffled mop-head blooms in purple and white

  • Fully double flowers with an explosive colour gradient

  • Flowers all summer long, from July to October

  • Approx. 80cm height, perfect for borders and large containers

  • Excellent cut flower for bouquets and indoor display

  • Supplied as 1 tuber ready for planting

Detailed Description

Dahlia ‘Purple Explosion’ is a floriferous and vigorous variety that produces large, fully double flowers with a dramatic purple and white ruffled appearance. The petals are streaked with white and become paler towards the centre, creating a truly eye-catching “explosive” effect. This dahlia is a standout choice for gardeners who want a striking focal point in summer borders or a show-stopping container display.

Known for its strong growth and prolific flowering, ‘Purple Explosion’ performs best in a sunny position with moist but free-draining soil. It is a reliable and easy-to-grow tuber that can be lifted and stored for the winter in colder regions, returning year after year with proper care. With blooms lasting well into early autumn, it also makes a fantastic cut flower, bringing dramatic colour indoors.

Specifications

  • Brand: Taylors Bulbs

  • Variety: Dahlia ‘Purple Explosion’

  • Pack size: 1 tuber

  • Flower colour: Purple and white

  • Flowering height: Approx. 80cm

  • Flowering time: July–October (all summer long)

  • Sunlight: Full sun

  • Planting depth: 15cm

  • Bulb spacing: 45cm

  • Soil type: Moist but well-drained

  • Soil pH: Acidic, neutral, or alkaline

  • Hardiness: Borderline hardy (winter protection may be required)

  • Planting time: February–June

Care & Planting Tips

  • Plant tubers 15cm deep and 45cm apart in well-drained soil

  • Choose a full sun position for best flowering

  • Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to maintain healthy growth

  • Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

  • In colder regions, lift and store tubers over winter to protect from frost

  • Apply mulch for added winter protection if leaving in the ground

Why Choose Dahlia ‘Purple Explosion’?

For a dramatic, long-lasting summer display, Taylors Dahlia ‘Purple Explosion’ offers exceptional colour and impressive blooms that make a stunning focal point in borders or containers. Perfect for gardeners seeking bold, showy flowers with excellent cut-flower potential.

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.

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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?

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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.