Decorative Dahlia 'Creme Silence' whispers elegance through petals of creamy vanilla with a soft buttery centre. Its blooms open in perfectly layered whorls, splashed with crimson-red. Flowering from mid summer to the first frosts of autumn.
The overall effect is captivating, decorative dahlia 'Creme Silence' stands at 110 cm tall and the large flowers showcases the evolving colour creations from dahlia growers.
de Jager's top size, top quality dahlia tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.
To grow Dahlias, select a sunny spot with well-drained soil, and dig a 30 cm deep hole.
Plant the tuber 10 cm below the soil surface, spacing multiple tubers 45 cm apart, or 90 cm for taller varieties.
Water consistently, maintaining moist but not saturated soil and protect new shoots from slug damage with eco-friendly methods. Feed plants during the blooming period with liquid plant food.
Provide support for stems which will reach 60-90 cm tall depending on variety. Enjoy spectacular blooms from late summer until first frosts. Cut or deadhead the flowers regularly for a continually flourishing display.
Once blooming has finished, cut back foliage before lifting, drying and storing the tubers in peat-free substitute, in a frost-free place until the following spring.