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 Creme de Cognac is used where Irish gardeners want warmth and depth in the border. The blooms sit in caramel and bronzy tones with soft apricot influence, making it a strong choice for autumn leaning schemes with grasses, seed heads and late perennials. Horticulturists often use this colour range to create a premium look in estate borders and high end container displays, as it pairs well with copper, burgundy and soft cream companions. It performs well as a feature plant in a mixed border, and it is also valuable for cutting, producing warm toned stems that suit harvest style arrangements and late season bouquets. Pair it with rudbeckia, echinacea, salvias, ornamental grasses and dark leaved plants for a balanced scheme. Plant after frost in full sun and fertile, free draining soil. Water evenly, deadhead for repeat buds and feed from bud stage to keep flowering steady. Lift tubers after the first frosts and store frost free.