Silver Years

Botanical Name: Dahlia ‘Silver Years’
Form: Formal Decorative
Bloom Size: 4 – 6 inches
Plant Height: 4 – 5 feet
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: Mid to Late Season
Description:
Silver Years is an exceptionally graceful dahlia known for its luminous pastel coloring and refined petal symmetry. Each bloom opens in a blend of soft blush, ivory, and silver-lavender tones that shift gently with light and temperature. The result is a flower that feels both ethereal and timeless — elegant enough for formal design work, yet effortlessly at home in a natural, romantic garden setting.
The blooms are medium-sized, full, and consistently shaped, making Silver Years a reliable performer for cut-flower production. Strong, upright stems and lush foliage support abundant flowering throughout the season. This variety pairs beautifully with both warm and cool palettes, offering a versatile neutral that enhances any composition.
Growing & Cut Notes:
Space plants 12 – 18 inches apart to promote airflow and healthy growth.
Pinch when plants reach about 12 inches tall to encourage branching and increase bloom yield.
Harvest when flowers are roughly three-quarters open for longest vase life and best structure.
Provide staking or netting to support tall stems, especially in windy or rainy weather.
Dahlias are frost-tender; dig and store tubers after the first frost in cooler regions.
Best For:
Elegant wedding bouquets, soft neutral arrangements, professional cut-flower production, and refined garden displays where subtle color transitions and graceful form are desired.