Dahlias - late summer colour in gardens around Kingston and Surbiton

Keep your Kingston, Surbiton, or Richmond garden full of colour this late summer and autumn with dahlias. Discover their vibrant blooms, pollinator benefits, and easy care tips.

If you want your garden in Kingston, Surbiton, or Richmond to stay vibrant right through late summer and autumn, dahlias are the answer. These show-stopping flowers burst into colour just as many other plants begin to fade, keeping your borders, beds, and pots looking full of life until the first frosts arrive.

A blaze of colour for south west London gardens

From subtle blush tones to fiery oranges and deep purples, dahlias thrive in local gardens across Kingston, Surbiton, and Richmond. They’re perfect for creating eye-catching displays that carry your garden through August, September, and October.

Shapes and styles to suit every outdoor space

Whether you’re working with a large Richmond garden, a Kingston townhouse courtyard, or a sunny Surbiton patio, there’s a dahlia to fit. Choose compact pompons for pots, spiky cactus dahlias for drama, or dinner-plate blooms for that wow factor.

A boost for bees and butterflies

South west London is alive with pollinators in late summer, and single-flowered dahlias provide an essential source of nectar. By planting them in Kingston, Surbiton, or Richmond gardens, you’re helping bees and butterflies when food is running low.

Cut flowers on tap

One of the joys of dahlias is how many flowers they produce. The more you pick for the vase, the more they bloom. They’re ideal if you want to bring a little of your Kingston, Surbiton, or Richmond garden indoors to brighten your home.

How to keep them thriving

• Deadhead often – this keeps new buds coming.

• Feed weekly – a potash-rich fertiliser is perfect for repeat flowering.

• Stake taller types – autumn breezes off the Thames can easily topple heavy blooms.

A spectacular autumn finale

As soon as the first frosts arrive, dahlias finally take a bow. Until then, they’ll ensure your Kingston, Surbiton, or Richmond garden is bursting with energy and colour while other plants are winding down.

Garden colour in Kingston

For a low-maintenance way to keep your outdoor space looking its best, dahlias are one of the most rewarding choices you can make.