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Taylors 1 Diamond Debutante Dahlia Tuber

£199 £399
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Taylors Dahlia ‘Diamond Debutante’ Tuber – Decorative Dahlia (Pack of 1)

The Dahlia ‘Diamond Debutante’ is a striking decorative dahlia that produces large, vibrant pink blooms with contrasting white petal bases, creating an elegant and uplifting summer display. Supplied as a single tuber, this variety is ideal for adding height, colour and drama to garden borders and cut flower arrangements.

Key Features

  • Produces giant decorative flowers up to 20cm wide

  • Rich carmine pink petals with bright white bases

  • Tall, upright growth perfect for the back of borders

  • Long flowering season from July to October

  • Excellent choice for cut flowers

  • Robust, low-maintenance dahlia variety

Product Description

Dahlia ‘Diamond Debutante’ is a much-loved garden variety, valued for its bold colouring and beautifully formed blooms. Layers of neatly arranged petals surround the centre of each flower, blending vibrant pink tones with crisp white accents that make the blooms stand out in summer planting schemes.

Growing to around 100cm tall, this dahlia performs best planted at the back of borders or alongside walls and fences, where its tall stems add structure and rhythm to mixed displays. Its repeat-flowering nature ensures continuous colour from mid-summer through to autumn.

Easy to grow and reliable, ‘Diamond Debutante’ rewards gardeners with abundant flowers that are just as impressive indoors as they are in the garden. With simple care and winter protection, it will return year after year with dazzling results.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Dahlia ‘Diamond Debutante’

  • Brand: Taylors Bulbs

  • Supplied as: 1 tuber

  • Flower colour: Carmine pink with white base

  • Flower size: Up to 20cm diameter

  • Flowering period: July–October

  • Eventual height: Approx. 100cm

  • Position: Full sun

  • Soil: Moist but well-drained soil

  • Soil pH: Acid, neutral or alkaline

  • Planting depth: 15cm

  • Plant spacing: 45cm

  • Hardiness: Borderline hardy – protect over winter

Care Tips

  • Plant tubers from February to June once frost risk has reduced

  • Choose a sunny, sheltered position

  • Water regularly during the growing season

  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming

  • Stake plants if heavy blooms cause stems to droop

  • Lift tubers or apply winter protection in colder regions

For gardeners looking to combine elegance with bold summer colour, Dahlia ‘Diamond Debutante’ is an excellent choice. Its dramatic flowers, long flowering season and suitability for cutting make it a standout performer in borders and floral displays alike.

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.