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Dahlia 'Strawberry Cream'

decorative dahlia

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Introducing 'Strawberry Cream', where the essence of summer is encapsulated in the rosy pink, strawberry-rippled blossoms of this fully double delight. Bursting with pinky-white petals adorned with darker pink flushes and evolving streaks, each bloom ages gracefully, deepening in colour and intensity over time. Perfect for pastel colour schemes, this dahlia exudes elegance, especially when paired with subtle shades of pink, purple, and blue.

How to care for Dahlia Strawberry Cream:

Dahlia tubers can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant them horizontally approximately 12cm deep, making sure the ‘eyes’ are uppermost. Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being over-crowded. While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch. In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness:

Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)

  • InformationThis bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
  • InformationHumans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten

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