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Sterling Silver

A 1960 American heirloom with globe-shaped white blooms on long stems

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Formal Decorative · 6–8"White1960United States

Sterling Silver is a formal decorative dahlia that opens 6–8" blooms in white. Sterling Silver is a long-established American cultivar prized for its nearly spherical blooms built from rows of arching, lightly rippled petals. The flowers open with the faintest hint of lavender before settling to a clean warm white. It is a 1960 United States introduction.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Formal Decorative
Bloom class: B6–8"
Bloom size: 6–8"(15.2–20.3 cm)
Plant height: 47–59"

Color

Color: White
Pattern: Solid
Tags: whiteivorysilver-whitewarm white

Growing context

Cut flower: ✓ Yes

Provenance

1960
United States

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Difficulty

Beginner friendly

Ideal for

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Growing Sterling Silver

Plant tubers in a full-sun location once the soil has warmed and all frost risk has passed. Pinch the main stem when seedlings reach about knee height to encourage side branches and more blooms overall. Water at the base consistently and keep drainage good to avoid rot. Stake plants as they grow since the tall habit makes them vulnerable to wind damage. Cut stems regularly to keep new buds coming through the season.

Spacing: Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking: Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind