Hot favourite

Star-shaped Dahlia ‘Honka Pink’ resembles a colourful toy windmill and is sure to appeal to young visitors. With a bright orange centre and vivid pink petals that curl slightly inwards, it’s a strong grower that is attractive to pollinating insects. It’s in flower now, so you can add this to a wishlist for next year at Peter Nyssen and order from December for delivery in February. Tubers cost £2 each (0161 747 4000; peternyssen.com).