Berger's Record Dahlia Tubers
- Variety: Berger's Record
- Type: Semi-cactus
- Colour: Bright red with pointed, recurved petals
- Flower size: 15cm across
- Height: 90cm
- Spread: 40cm
- Flowering: July to November
- Cutting: Yes. Strong upright stems
- RHS AGM: No
- Sold as: Single tubers, hand-graded, Dutch first-class quality
- Plant outdoors: March to July, when soil reaches 15°C (typically May in most of the UK)
- Delivered: From March. Collection from Castle Cary also available
Berger's Record: Bright Red Spikes on a Compact Plant
Berger's Record is a semi-cactus dahlia with bright red flowers and the kind of spiky, architectural form that makes cactus types so distinctive. The petals are long, pointed and recurved, giving each 15cm bloom a starburst quality that stands out against softer flower shapes in a border.
At 90cm with a narrow 40cm spread, it's a compact, upright plant that doesn't take up much room. The stems are strong, the flowers are held well above the foliage, and the whole plant has a tidy habit that suits smaller gardens and containers. It flowers from July to November.
What Goes with Berger's Record
Bright red semi-cactus spikes look best against contrasting shapes. Plant alongside Golden Sceptre (yellow ball, 90cm) for a classic red-and-gold combination where the spiky cactus form plays against the tight sphere. White Swan (white decorative, 120cm behind) provides a clean backdrop. For a moody scheme, Dark Spirit (near-black, same height) deepens the red tones.
Why buy from Ashridge?
Our dahlia tubers are Dutch first-class quality, imported direct and hand-graded by us. We reject undersized tubers so you get a clump with viable eyes, ready to grow. Delivered by next-day courier from March, with our one-year plant guarantee, Which? Best Plant Supplier, and real people on the phone in Somerset. Browse our cactus dahlia range or the complete dahlia collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a semi-cactus dahlia?
A dahlia with petals rolled or quilled for at least half their length, giving a spiky, architectural appearance. The rolled petals shed rain better than flat decorative types. Our types of dahlias guide explains all the classifications.
Will Berger's Record grow in a pot?
At 90cm with a narrow spread, it works well in a container of at least 30cm across. The upright habit and moderate height make it genuinely container-friendly. Feed fortnightly from June. Our container guide has the detail.
Is Berger's Record good for cutting?
The strong, upright stems and 15cm flowers make it a good cutter. The spiky semi-cactus form adds texture to arrangements that rounder flower shapes lack. Cut only fully open blooms. Full growing advice in our dahlia growing guide.
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Description
- Variety: Berger's Record
- Type: Semi-cactus
- Colour: Bright red with pointed, recurved petals
- Flower size: 15cm across
- Height: 90cm
- Spread: 40cm
- Flowering: July to November
- Cutting: Yes. Strong upright stems
- RHS AGM: No
- Sold as: Single tubers, hand-graded, Dutch first-class quality
- Plant outdoors: March to July, when soil reaches 15°C (typically May in most of the UK)
- Delivered: From March. Collection from Castle Cary also available
Berger's Record: Bright Red Spikes on a Compact Plant
Berger's Record is a semi-cactus dahlia with bright red flowers and the kind of spiky, architectural form that makes cactus types so distinctive. The petals are long, pointed and recurved, giving each 15cm bloom a starburst quality that stands out against softer flower shapes in a border.
At 90cm with a narrow 40cm spread, it's a compact, upright plant that doesn't take up much room. The stems are strong, the flowers are held well above the foliage, and the whole plant has a tidy habit that suits smaller gardens and containers. It flowers from July to November.
What Goes with Berger's Record
Bright red semi-cactus spikes look best against contrasting shapes. Plant alongside Golden Sceptre (yellow ball, 90cm) for a classic red-and-gold combination where the spiky cactus form plays against the tight sphere. White Swan (white decorative, 120cm behind) provides a clean backdrop. For a moody scheme, Dark Spirit (near-black, same height) deepens the red tones.
Why buy from Ashridge?
Our dahlia tubers are Dutch first-class quality, imported direct and hand-graded by us. We reject undersized tubers so you get a clump with viable eyes, ready to grow. Delivered by next-day courier from March, with our one-year plant guarantee, Which? Best Plant Supplier, and real people on the phone in Somerset. Browse our cactus dahlia range or the complete dahlia collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a semi-cactus dahlia?
A dahlia with petals rolled or quilled for at least half their length, giving a spiky, architectural appearance. The rolled petals shed rain better than flat decorative types. Our types of dahlias guide explains all the classifications.
Will Berger's Record grow in a pot?
At 90cm with a narrow spread, it works well in a container of at least 30cm across. The upright habit and moderate height make it genuinely container-friendly. Feed fortnightly from June. Our container guide has the detail.
Is Berger's Record good for cutting?
The strong, upright stems and 15cm flowers make it a good cutter. The spiky semi-cactus form adds texture to arrangements that rounder flower shapes lack. Cut only fully open blooms. Full growing advice in our dahlia growing guide.
