On 28 Oct, 16:18, "IanW" wrote:
"Dave Hill" wrote in message

...

Have you thought of asking Waterperry gardens where you saw the
flower?

Well, they did finally reply and it is a pompom Dahlia, variety "Bantling".
A quick Google search reveals at least one stockist who will have some
available in January :-)

Regards
IanW

If you have a look at this site you will find 6 nurseries listing
Bantling
http://www.dahliaworld.co.uk/availukb.htm
David Hill
Abacus Nurseries