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  • A cluster of dahlia tubers with dirt on the ready for planting.
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Dahlia Tubers (Decorative) - Great Silence

Informal decorative form creates a relaxed, beautifully layered appearance

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Dahlia 'Great Silence'

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Tuber

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush
  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 40 to 48 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Decorative

COLOR

  • Pink
  • Yellow
  • Orange

Despite its name, Dahlia Great Silence speaks volumes in color. Like a summer sunset unfolding petal by petal, its lush double blooms blend rosy and hot pink with warm coral, peach, and glowing golden-yellow centers. The shifting shades give every flower a little personality of its own, bringing irresistible warmth and dimension to the inevitable summer bouquets that will decorate your home.

  • • Sunset-inspired blooms blend pink, coral, and peach with a golden lift
  • • Colors subtly shift as the flowers open and mature
  • • Plants reach up to four feet tall for back-of-garden displays

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
4 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
8 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 2.75 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Dahlia Tubers (Decorative) - Great Silence FAQs

    When do I plant dahlia tubers?

    Think of planting your dahlias when you plant your tomatoes. Plant in spring after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 60°F. In warmer climates, planting can begin earlier than in regions with colder springs.

    What is a decorative dahlia?

    Decorative dahlias feature fully double blooms with broad, relatively flat petals that overlap in lush layers, completely concealing the flower's center. Their blooms range from small to dinnerplate-sized, making them a popular choice.

    Do dahlias need staking?

    Staking is recommended, particularly in windy locations or when plants become heavily loaded with flowers. Providing support early helps protect stems as the plant grows.

    Will Great Silence Dahlia blooms change color as they mature?

    The intensity of its peach and pink tones may vary as flowers mature. Temperature, sunlight, and growing conditions can also influence the coloring, giving individual blooms subtle variations throughout the season.

    Will dahlias come back every year?

    Dahlias are tender perennials that can overwinter in the ground in sufficiently warm climates with good drainage. In colder regions, tubers should be lifted after frost and stored in a cool, frost-free location until spring.

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