Dahlia 'Night Silence' is a striking dahlia grown for its rich rose and raspberry-coloured flowers set against dark bronze foliage.

The dramatic foliage and layered blooms create strong contrast in summer borders and container displays.

• Height: about 100cm
• Spread: 50–60cm
• Flower colour: rose, cherry red and dusky raspberry
• Flowering time: midsummer to autumn
• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil

About Dahlia 'Night Silence'

Dahlia 'Night Silence' forms sturdy plants with deep green to bronze foliage.

The dark leaves provide a striking background for the colourful flowers.

During summer the plant produces a steady succession of buds.

Each flower opens into layers of silky petals in shades of cherry red, rose and raspberry.

The rich tones combined with dark foliage create a vintage-style appearance.

The flowers continue to appear through summer and into autumn when regularly cut or deadheaded.

This variety also produces strong stems that make excellent cut flowers.

Benefits for UK Wildlife

Dahlia flowers support pollinating insects.

• Flowers attract bees and other pollinators
• Provides nectar during summer and autumn
• Adds diversity to wildlife-friendly planting

Plant alongside other nectar-rich perennials to encourage pollinators.

Where to Grow Dahlia 'Night Silence'

• Sunny garden borders
• Mixed perennial beds
• Patio containers
• Cut flower gardens
• Cottage garden planting

The dark foliage also enhances nearby plants by providing strong colour contrast.

Planting Tips

• Start tubers indoors in spring if frost risk remains.
• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil.
• Move plants outdoors after the last frost.
• Space plants around 50–60cm apart.
• Deadhead or cut flowers regularly to encourage more blooms.

Frequent cutting promotes continuous flowering through the season.

Why Grow Dahlia 'Night Silence'

• Rose and raspberry coloured blooms
• Decorative dark foliage
• Long flowering season
• Excellent cut flower variety
• Strong contrast in mixed planting

If you want dramatic colour and foliage in summer planting, Dahlia 'Night Silence' provides rich blooms and reliable flowering from midsummer to autumn.