Dahlia pink silk

Discover a world where delicate beauty and refined elegance come together with Dahlia ‘Pink Silk’. This cultivar radiates sophistication and is a true gem for any garden, offering a irresistibly delicate pastel pink canvas that conveys a sense of serenity and grace.

Plant Height: 3′

Bloom Size: 4.5”

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Plant Spacing: 12-18″

Plant Dahlia’s when the  soil has temperature 15°C (60°F). Pick a well drained, rich, organic flower bed or planter to plant into. Loosen the soil to a depth of  30 cm (12″)  before planting.  Add compost and all-purpose granular fertilizer to the planting area and mix well. Dig a hole and plant the tubers, keeping the stem(s) or sprouts upright. The top of the tubers, where the sprout emerge, should be positioned 3-6″ below the soil surface when the hole is filled in. Fill in around the tuber, firmly pressing down the soil so it is even with the surrounding ground, and water well.  Make sure there are no air pockets in the soil.  If planting in a container, ensure there are adequate drainage holes.  

Tips:

– To get a jump start to the flowering season, you can plant the tubers in pots indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Once the shoots appear, please provide ample light with indoor grow lights or south-facing window.

– When the plants are 30 cm (12″) tall, pinch off the top of the main stem.  This will stimulate branching producing more stems and flowers.

– A common mistake when growing dahlias is to overwater tubers you have just planted.  Too much water at this early stage can lead to rot. Water once when you first plant the tuber, then wait until you spot the first sprouts before watering again.

– To prevent disease, keep the foliage of dahlias as dry as possible. Water deeply once or twice a week, allowing the 2.5 cm (1″) top of soil to dry out in between waterings. 

– Dahlia plants will benefit from supplemental organic water-soluble fertilizer every 3-4 weeks until Summer. Stop fertilizing in summer.

– It is important to deadhead (remove wilted blooms) to encourage new buds, otherwise the plant will stop blooming and will focus its energy on seed production. Trim spent dahlia blooms with clean sharp garden scissors just above the point where the flower stem intersects with a leaf.

– Cut blossoms liberally for indoor flower arrangements to encourage more branching and flower production. Despite a relatively short vase life, dahlias make gorgeous bouquets.