Dahlia 'Strawberry Ice' is a striking decorative dahlia grown for its large soft pink blooms blended with touches of cream and pale yellow.

The flowers sit proudly on strong stems and appear continuously from midsummer until the first frosts. This variety works well in borders and produces excellent long-lasting cut flowers.

• Height: 90–120cm
• Spread: 45–60cm
• Flower colour: pink with cream and soft yellow tones
• Flowering time: July to October
• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil

About Dahlia 'Strawberry Ice'

Dahlia 'Strawberry Ice' produces large decorative flowers with layered petals that create a full rounded shape.

The soft pink petals fade towards lighter cream and pale yellow tones near the centre, giving each bloom depth and subtle variation.

Strong upright stems hold the flowers well above the foliage, making the plant particularly suitable for cutting.

Regular deadheading encourages the plant to keep producing fresh flowers throughout the growing season.

Benefits for UK Wildlife

Dahlia flowers can support insects in late summer and autumn.

• Provides pollen for visiting insects
• Long flowering season supports pollinators
• Adds diversity to wildlife-friendly borders

Plant alongside other late-flowering perennials to extend nectar and pollen sources in the garden.

Where to Grow Dahlia 'Strawberry Ice'

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

Plant in groups for the strongest visual impact when the large flowers appear.

Planting Tips

• Plant tubers in spring after the risk of frost.
• Choose a sunny, sheltered location.
• Plant tubers around 10–15cm deep.
• Space plants about 45–60cm apart.
• Use fertile soil with good drainage.
• Stake taller plants if required.
• Deadhead regularly to extend flowering.

Lift tubers after the first frost in colder areas and store them in a cool dry place for winter.

Why Grow Dahlia 'Strawberry Ice'

• Large decorative pink flowers
• Subtle cream and yellow tones in each bloom
• Strong stems ideal for cut flowers
• Long flowering season from summer to autumn
• Bold feature for sunny borders and containers

If you want a dahlia that stands out in both the garden and the vase, Dahlia 'Strawberry Ice' delivers large colourful blooms that attract attention throughout the summer.