September is probably the best month to see our border at its best and the display is usually over after a really heavy frost in mid-November.
The dahlias have been grown in the same space here at Baddesley for nearly 20 years and the garden team have gradually seen an increase in pests and diseases. This year they have contracted a mosaic virus which causes the leaves and flowers to distort and stunt the plants growth. This virus could travel to the tubers and soil making the border unsuitable for future dahlia planting. Due to this the team have made the difficult decision that this year will be the last year we have a dahlia border. We are not sure yet what we will put in the space next summer, but we will keep you updated.