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Dahlia, Decorative ‘Peaches and Cream’

Dahlia ‘Peaches and Cream’ is an exciting, eye-catching beauty! It is yellow and peach edged with white tipped blooms. It’s a large, sturdy bush and a superb cut flower. This distinctive dahlia is sure to become a favorite for the late summer garden. This is a decorative type dahlia with large 6-8″ size blooms. The dahlia is one of the most pleasing of all summer flowers.

Dahlias are a tender perennial that are vigorous and fast growing. Bulbs must be lifted from the ground in zones 7 and lower. This is an outstanding addition to the flower border or container garden. Dahlias are an old-fashioned favorite and have superb, long-lasting cut flowers. Flowers bloom the first year and add a lovely spot of color in the garden. Heat resistant. Your Dahlias will bloom from mid-summer until frost. They are a welcome addition to the garden late in the season when other flowers are fading.

Plant Details +

Height 46-54"
Spacing 15"
Hardiness 8-10; Annuals in 2-7
Exposure Full sun
Foliage Green
Flower 6-8" decorative blooms - Yellow and peach with white tips
Bloomtime Midsummer - Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant Dahlias in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Plant in spring, after ground, warms to about 50ยบ F. 1. Dig a hole 3-4" deep. 2. Set the tuberous root firmly in place. 3. Cover the tuberous root with soil and water thoroughly. Supply ample moisture and fertilizer during the growing season. When the plant reaches 1-1/2' in height, trim entire plant to 1'. In about two weeks trim the plant again back to about 1-1/2'. This will encourage your Dahlia to produce an abundance of flowers. Remove all spent flowers.