
Dahlia Decorative
Creme Silence
Dahlia ‘Crème Silence’ is a decorative dahlia that blends softness with surprise. Its blooms are a creamy butter-yellow at the center, fading to ivory or cream-white at the petal tips, and often splashed with deep crimson flecks or stripes—each flower is unique.
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🌸 Bloom Size: 10–15 cm
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🌿 Height: Grows to 100–120 cm, with tall, upright stems
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, borders, or as a soft-toned focal point
It blooms from mid to late summer through autumn
- The best time to plant Dahlias here in NZ is September or October, but can be planted anytime from mid August through to late December.
- Dahlias love sun ,so choose a nice sunny spot in your garden. Ideally a spot that gets at least 4 hours of full sun a day.
- Dahlias will grow in almost any soil, but prefer well drained loamy soil conditions.
- Prepare the ground a few weeks before planting by digging over the soil thoroughly and adding a little well rotted compost and an application of general fertiliser.
- Before planting the tubers, apply stakes (for larger varieties) staking after planting damages roots and tubers.
- Plant your Dahlia tubers about 5-10cm deep and about 50cm apart with the eye facing upwards. Water well and keep moist being careful not to over-water.
For a full overview of how to plant Dahlias visit our Gardeners Guide.
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