Dahlia day in the Plant Centre
Join specialist dahlia grower and flower show judge, Peter Wilson, in the Plant Centre.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Want to know the difference between a show-stopping and a prize-winning dahlia?
Join specialist dahlia grower, Peter Wilson, for a drop-in Q&A in the Plant Centre, to discover how you can tell the difference between an ordinary dahlia and a perfect dahlia! Peter will share useful tips to grow the best dahlias in your garden.
Peter will be in the Plant Centre talking all things dahlia from 2pm to 4:30pm on Sunday 6 September and Sunday 20 September.
This event is free for all visitors and will take place in the visitor centre, normal admission will apply if you wish to enter the gardens and house.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
The plant centre is located in the visitor centre, adjacent to the shop. It is paved and accessible for wheelchairs.
- Meeting point
Plant Centre
- What to bring and wear
No particular clothing or equipment is needed.
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