Dahlia 'Silver Years'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Silver Years'

An ornamental dahlia, dahlia 'Silver Years' is admired for its blush-pink petals tinged with magenta or purple tips. It was named during the Silver Jubilee of the Verwer company. The fully double flowers bloom from midsummer to early winter, making it well-suited to garden showings. It likes full sun, but partial shading is preferable in scorching areas.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

30 cm to 60 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

10 cm

Flower Size

Pink, Cream

Flower Color

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Silver Years'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Silver Years' requires ample water due to its large leaves, but its fleshy roots are prone to rot, necessitating careful drainage. Water should be increased during late growth and sunny days, while seedlings need less. Optimal watering times are before and after sunrise or sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Silver Years' thrives in fertile soil. Begin watering with a nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days as a seedling, transitioning to phosphate-potassium later. Fertilize every 7-10 days after flower bud emergence, stopping once buds show color. Monitor conditions for signs of deficiency or excess.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Silver Years' boasts large, vibrant blooms perfect for gardens. Prune in early spring to promote healthy growth and flowering. Trim dead stems and cut above leaf nodes to encourage bushiness. Regular pruning improves air circulation, reducing disease risk and enhancing bloom display.

Propagation: Propagation methods for dahlia 'Silver Years' include root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division takes place in early spring and yields five seedlings from a tuber. Cutting provides faster rooting at temperatures above 25℃, with a 1-week rooting time. Sowing is for breeding, leading to blooms in 1-2 years.

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