Description

The decorative, waterlily Dahlia ‘Creme de Cognac’ is a stunning summer flower that will give you pleasure for months since it blooms from July until the first frost. Dahlia tubers can be planted in the spring and are sensitive to frost, so be careful with late night frost. Dig a spacious planting hole, loosen the soil and fill the planting hole with good potting soil. Carefully place the tubers in the planting hole and cover with 3-5 cm. soil. The planting distance of the tubers of Dahlia ‘Creme de Cognac’ is 30-60 cm. Water the tubers immediately after planting. Dahlias bloom most profusely in full sun. Store the tubers in a frost-free place after flowering and you will enjoy them for years. Dahlia ‘Creme de Cognac’ is not only beautiful solo but ombines well with perennials and other Dahlia varieties. The colouring of this flower is hard to describe as it melds many hues of pink and buttery oranges together and gives a truly stunning display in any garden or border. Dahlias are an excellent cut flower and have a long vase life. The best time to cut Dahlias is early in the day and immediately placed the stems in lukewarm water with cut flower food.