Dahlia - Night Silence

Dahlia – Night Silence (Bulb / Tuber)

Add rich, romantic tones to your garden with the beautiful Night Silence Dahlia. This elegant variety features lush, fully double blooms in soft coral-pink shades with deeper rosy undertones toward the center. The layered decorative petals create a full, rounded flower that brings warmth and sophistication to garden beds, borders, and floral arrangements.

Night Silence is prized by gardeners and florists alike for its long blooming period and strong stems, making it an excellent choice for cut flower gardens. These premium dahlia tubers (bulbs) produce vigorous plants that bloom continuously from mid-summer until the first frost while attracting beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Flowering Bulb (Tuber)
• Flower Color: Coral pink with deeper rose tones
• Bloom Size: Large decorative blooms
• Plant Height: 32–44 inches
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to first frost
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun
• Uses: Flower beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements

Growing Instructions for Zone 3b

Dahlias are not winter hardy in colder climates and must be planted after the final frost and lifted before winter in Zone 3b.

1. Planting Time:
   Plant tubers outdoors in late spring after the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach about 60°F.
2. Location:
   Choose a full sun location receiving at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily with well-drained, fertile soil.
3. Planting Depth:
   • Dig a hole 4–6 inches deep.
   • Place the tuber horizontally with the growing eye facing upward.
   • Cover with soil and water lightly.
4. Spacing:
   Space plants 18–24 inches apart to allow proper airflow and healthy growth.
5. Watering:
   Water sparingly until sprouts appear, then maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the soil.
6. Fertilizing:
   Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks throughout the growing season to encourage abundant blooms.
7. Support:
   Taller plants may benefit from staking to keep heavy blooms upright.
8. Overwintering in Zone 3b:
   • After the first frost blackens the foliage, cut stems down to 4–6 inches.
   • Carefully dig up the tubers and allow them to dry for a few days.
   • Store in peat moss or vermiculite in a cool, dry, frost-free area (40–50°F) until spring.

With proper care, Night Silence Dahlias will reward you with months of elegant blooms, bringing vibrant color and beauty to your summer garden.