Dahlia 'Dylan Magenta'

Magenta in its most glorious form, Dahlia 'Dylan Magenta' brings an extraordinary richness of colour to the summer garden. Its generously filled decorative flowers glow in deep cerise-pink, with subtle violet undertones that give the petals an almost velvety appearance. Broad, gently curved petals overlap in beautifully regular layers, gathering into a tightly packed centre that adds wonderful depth and texture. The colouring is remarkably intense, particularly against the fresh green foliage, with subtle variations in shade as the flowers mature. Measuring approximately 15cm across, these beautifully rounded blooms have plenty of presence without appearing oversized. Dahlia 'Dylan Magenta' carries its vibrant flowers on long, sturdy stems, bringing a generous splash of colour to borders from midsummer into autumn. For a particularly beautiful contrast, pair Dahlia 'Dylan Magenta' with creamy white dahlias, pale apricot flowers and airy ornamental grasses. Its saturated colouring also looks lovely alongside deeper plum and purple shades, creating a rich, harmonious planting scheme. Growing to around 100–120cm, Dahlia 'Dylan Magenta' is especially suited to cutting gardens, where its substantial blooms and strong stems make a wonderful addition to bouquets. Give it a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil, with support as the stems develop. Water during dry spells and pick or remove faded flowers regularly to encourage fresh blooms until the first autumn frosts. Start tubers under cover in spring or plant outside once frost has passed, lifting them for frost-free winter storage in colder UK gardens. Dahlia 'Dylan Magenta' certainly isn't shy about colour, and that's precisely its charm.