The Dahlia ‘Strawberry Ice’ is a stunning, “dinnerplate” informal decorative dahlia featuring massive 8–10 inch blooms in a blend of soft pinks, creamy whites, and pale yellow centers. Growing 36–60 inches tall, these spring-planted tubers thrive in full sun and bloom continuously from mid-summer until the first frost. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Characteristics & Growing Guide
- Flower Type: Informal decorative [1]
- Mature Height: 36 to 60 inches [1, 2]
- Bloom Time: Mid-summer to mid-fall (July through October) [1, 2]
- Sunlight: Full sun is best, though light shade is acceptable in extremely hot climates [1]
- Spacing: Plant tubers 12 to 24 inches apart in fertile, well-draining soil. [1, 2, 3]
- Care & Maintenance: Pinch plants when they reach 12 inches tall to encourage bushier growth. Taller plants require staking, and regular deadheading will keep the blooms coming. [1, 2, 3]
- Overwintering: Dahlias are tender perennials; in regions with freezing winters, dig up and store the tubers in a cool, dry place after the first frost. [1, 2]
