Dahlia Tubers (Decorative) - Strawberry and Cream
Best choice for gardeners who love creating fresh, vibrant floral arrangements.
Add youthful energy to your garden with the Strawberry and Cream Dahlia. This decorative variety features charming three-inch blossoms painted in soft pink with darker pink veining, each petal delicately tipped in white. Growing on 24-inch stems, these formal decorative dahlias are a favorite among floral designers for creating stunning bouquets. Easy to integrate into any landscape due to their agreeable color palette, they provide continuous blooms from summer through the first frost. Enjoy more flowers the more you cut, making them ideal for a vibrant cut flower garden.
$27.49
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+17%
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Plant Type
Decorative Dahlia Tuber
/ Decorative Dahlia Tuber
Who it's for
- Floral enthusiasts wanting a steady supply of indoor bouquets
- Beginners prioritizing reliable germination and vigorous growth
- Gardeners seeking a sophisticated, high-impact floral centerpiece
Who should skip it
- Casual growers wanting to avoid frequent pest management
- Busy gardeners avoiding labor-intensive winter storage routines
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring plants that stand on their own
Performance breakdown
Floral Productivity
Continuous cutting encourages a prolific display throughout the entire growing season.
Arrangement Versatility
Ideal stem length and charming color palette perfect for professional-grade bouquets.
Pollinator Appeal
Highly effective at drawing bees and butterflies into your garden space.
Cultivation Ease
Straightforward planting requirements make these accessible for gardeners of all levels.
Visual Impact
Striking pink veining and white tips create a vibrant, youthful aesthetic.
Regional Adaptability
Thrives best in warmer zones, requiring careful management in cooler climates.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Decorative Dahlia Tuber
Bloom Size
Up to 6 inches
Plant Height
44 inches
Plant Spacing
12 to 18 inches
Planting Depth
2 inches
Hardiness Zones
8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size
No. 1 (2 to 3 eyes)
Plant Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Features
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Fast growing
- Produces abundant blooms with cutting
- Ideal for cut flower arrangements
- Youthful and fun garden aesthetic
- Long stems for beautiful bouquets
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of these Dahlia tubers. Reviewers frequently highlight the robust health of the tubers upon delivery, leading to a high success rate in sprouting. The resulting blooms are described as stunning, accurately reflecting the 'Strawberry and Cream' coloration promised. Gardeners appreciate the vibrant, large flowers, confirming the product delivers on its aesthetic promise and provides excellent value for a premium decorative variety.
Know before you buy
These dahlias reach a mature height of approximately 44 inches. Given their height, you may want to provide some light staking to keep the stems upright during windy weather.
These tubers are hardy in zones 8 through 11. If you live in a colder climate, you will need to dig up the tubers in the fall after the first frost and store them in a cool, dry place over the winter.
Dahlias thrive on being cut; the more you harvest the blooms for bouquets, the more the plant will produce. Aim to cut stems regularly throughout the summer and early fall to keep the plant productive until the first frost.
For the best bloom production, plant your tubers in a location that receives full sun. This means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day.
Space your tubers 12 to 18 inches apart. This spacing ensures adequate airflow between the plants, which helps prevent fungal issues and allows each plant enough room to develop its root system.
Yes, the Strawberry and Cream variety is excellent for supporting local ecosystems. The open structure of the decorative blooms makes them a favorite for bees and butterflies.
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