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Dormant tuber
Asteraceae
Pinkish-orange and cream decorative dahlia
Van Noort
‘Peaches and Vanilla’ Dahlia
From bulb to bloom
Common namePeaches and Vanilla decorative dahlia
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusDahlia
SpeciesHorticultural hybrid
CultivarPeach and Vanilla
Bulb typeDormant tuber
Botanical nameDahlia
Quantity per pack1 No1 tuber
‘Peaches and Vanilla’ Dahlia (Dahlia × hortensis) forms an upright branching clump approximately 110 cm tall and 50 cm wide according to Van Noort’s product sheet. Fully double flowers about 11 cm across carry bright pinkish-orange florets tipped with cream. This luminous contrast softens the generous geometry of the decorative class. Divided green foliage supports stems useful for arrangements. From midsummer until the first frost, one No. 1 tuber produces a succession of flowerheads in sunny borders and cutting gardens. The International Dahlia Register accepts ‘Peach and Vanilla’ as the cultivar name and lists ‘Peaches and Vanilla’ as its alternative commercial spelling.
Plant the tuber in spring after the final frost when soil has warmed and drained. Lay it 10 cm deep with its bud facing upward in fertile, humus-rich soil that remains moist yet drains freely. Leave 50 cm around the crown and install strong support at planting. Water sparingly before emergence, then deeply at soil level whenever the surface begins to dry. Pinch the young shoot between 20 and 30 cm to encourage several branches. Incorporate mature compost and apply moderate fertilizer richer in potassium while buds develop. Avoid standing water, excessive nitrogen, and repeated irrigation over flowers. Maintain open airflow throughout humid summer weather and check moisture before watering again.
Place Peaches and Vanilla beside a path where cream tips against pinkish orange can be examined. Pair it with white gauras, blue salvias, purple verbenas, silver artemisias, or bronze grasses that emphasize its contrast without making the display heavy. Harvest stems early in the morning when flowerheads are fully open, then remove faded blooms regularly to renew buds. Highly double flowers provide little accessible pollen, so include nearby simple flowers for pollinators. Watch for slugs, aphids, earwigs, and spider mites while maintaining generous airflow. In cold Canadian climates, lift the tuber after the first frost, dry its surface, label it, and store it somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free until spring.
Light and life cycle
In the garden
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Tender perennial grown as an annual in cold climates
- Hardiness
- Zone 8; lift the tuber in colder regions
Planting and establishment
Planting guide
Planting & establishment
Planting depth
10 cm (4 in.)
Spacing / density
50 cm (20 in.) between plants
Planting period
May to early June once soil is warm
Propagation
Division of a tuber carrying a viable bud
Growing method
After the final frost, loosen sunny soil to 30 cm and incorporate mature compost. Lay the tuber horizontally 10 cm deep with its bud upward, keeping 50 cm around the clump. Close without compacting and water sparingly before emergence to prevent rot. When shoots reach 20 to 30 cm, pinch above a leaf pair to encourage branching. Install a discreet stake or ring immediately. Water deeply at the base whenever the surface dries and apply fertilizer moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium from bud formation. Tie stems with soft material. Remove faded flowers until frost. Once foliage blackens, cut, lift, dry, and store the tuber away from frost. The upright clump reaches about 110 cm and benefits from discreet staking in windy places. Full sun and fertile humus-rich fresh drained soil support sturdy stems. Feeding moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium accompanies bud formation. Pinching branches young shoots and removing faded flowerheads extends flowering. In colder Canadian regions, the tuber must be lifted after frost and stored somewhere cool and frost-free.
Soil and care
Soil and care
Soil & care
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral
Moisture
Maintain even soil moisture without saturation during active growth. Large double flowers become heavy after rain; good air circulation, 50 cm spacing, and support reduce breakage and slow drying. Never let thick mulch touch the crown. During storage, keep a cool dry atmosphere that prevents both extreme shrivelling and rot.
Minimum temperature
5 °C (41 °F)
Care level
Moderate
Watering
Before emergence, water only when soil becomes distinctly dry. Once stems establish, apply water deeply at the base whenever the surface begins drying, especially during bud development and heat. Let drainage work between applications. Avoid wetting double flowers and foliage in the evening because prolonged moisture favours spotting and grey mould.
Soil type
Prepare fertile, humus-rich, loose, freely drained loam retaining even freshness during growth. Mature compost improves structure and supplies gentle reserves. On heavy soil, raise the planting slightly and incorporate coarse mineral material. Avoid hollows where water stands around the tuber, constantly wet substrates, and very dry ground that weakens stems and buds.
Fertilization
Incorporate mature compost before planting. From active growth, use balanced fertilizer low to moderate in nitrogen, then favour a potassium-richer formula as buds form. Follow labelled rates and water afterward. Excess nitrogen produces soft stems, abundant leaves, and fewer flowers. Stop feeding several weeks before autumn lifting.
Seasonal care
In spring, inspect the tuber, prepare soil, plant after frost, and install support before stems become fragile. Pinch young shoots to branch the clump. In summer, water deeply, tie with soft material, feed moderately, and remove faded flowers regularly. Harvest stems early in the morning using clean tools. Monitor slugs, aphids, earwigs, spider mites, and mould without needlessly treating neighbouring flowers. In autumn, wait until frost blackens foliage, cut stems to 10 or 15 cm, lift the tuber without injury, and let its surface dry. Label Peaches and Vanilla clearly. In winter, store it somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Inspect monthly, remove soft tissue, and prevent both condensation and complete desiccation. The upright clump reaches about 110 cm and benefits from discreet staking in windy places. Full sun and fertile humus-rich fresh drained soil support sturdy stems. Feeding moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium accompanies bud formation. Pinching branches young shoots and removing faded flowerheads extends flowering. In colder Canadian regions, the tuber must be lifted after frost and stored somewhere cool and frost-free. Double flowers suit arrangements and borders but provide little food for pollinators. Water deeply at the base when the surface dries without saturating the crown.
Growing in containers
Container growing
Container growing
Recommended pot size
at least 45 cm (18 in.) in diameter and depth
Use a stable container at least 45 cm wide and deep with numerous holes. Fill it with rich potting mix amended with compost and drainage material. Set one tuber 10 cm below the surface and immediately install a central stake or discreet cage. Keep the pot in full sun protected from strong wind. Water deeply whenever the upper centimetres dry and always empty the saucer. Feed moderately during growth, then emphasize potassium from bud formation. Pinch young shoots and remove faded flowers. Rotate the container regularly for balanced growth. After the first frost, cut stems, let the mix dry slightly, and remove the tuber for cool dry frost-free storage until spring. The upright clump reaches about 110 cm and benefits from discreet staking in windy places. Full sun and fertile humus-rich fresh drained soil support sturdy stems. Feeding moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium accompanies bud formation. Pinching branches young shoots and removing faded flowerheads extends flowering. In colder Canadian regions, the tuber must be lifted after frost and stored somewhere cool and frost-free.
Growth and flowering
Size, flowering & harvest
Mature height
110 cm (43 in.)
Width / spread
50 cm (20 in.)
Flower color
Bright pinkish orange with cream tips
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Deciduous after frost
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Tall upright clump
Bloom period
Fully double Peaches and Vanilla flowers are very large and repeat from midsummer until the first frost. Broad pinkish-orange with cream tips petals form full, balanced, luminous Ball blooms. Cut faded flowerheads above a leaf pair to renew buds. Support and good airflow protect this delicate texture after rainfall. This attention preserves vigour and the quality of its large pinkish-orange with cream tips flowers.
Harvest
July to October. Cut fully open flowers for the best vase life.
Garden companions
Garden associations
Companion plants & uses
Companion plants
Pair Peaches and Vanilla with blue salvias, purple verbenas, white gauras, chocolate cosmos, sweet alyssum, and bronze grasses sharing sun and drained soil. Airy silhouettes and simple flowers highlight rounded decorative flowerheads while providing insects with more accessible resources. Keep 50 cm around the tuber and avoid highly aggressive roots or plants requiring constantly dry ground. This attention preserves vigour and the quality of its large pinkish-orange with cream tips flowers.
Garden use
Place Peaches and Vanilla in the middle of a sunny border before bronze grasses and behind lower plants. Install support at planting so it disappears within foliage. Nearby, use blue salvias, purple verbenas, white gauras, chocolate cosmos, and sweet alyssum whose simple forms contrast with highly double blooms. Repeat several pinkish-orange with cream tips or cream tones farther through the bed to connect the scene without making it heavy. In a cutting garden, leave enough access to harvest stems without breaking neighbours. Pinch the clump early to obtain several flowering branches. Open-flowered plants provide pollen and nectar because Peaches and Vanilla remains mainly ornamental. In autumn, lift the tuber before deep soil freezing and label it clearly so the same palette can be rebuilt the following spring. The upright clump reaches about 110 cm and benefits from discreet staking in windy places. Full sun and fertile humus-rich fresh drained soil support sturdy stems. Feeding moderate in nitrogen and richer in potassium accompanies bud formation. Pinching branches young shoots and removing faded flowerheads extends flowering.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
When should Peaches and Vanilla dahlia be planted?
Plant Peaches and Vanilla in spring after the final frost when soil has warmed and no longer remains saturated. Lay the tuber 10 cm deep with its bud upward, leaving approximately 50 cm around the crown. In cold regions, starting it indoors in a pot four to six weeks earlier advances growth, but acclimate the plant gradually before moving it outside. Water very sparingly before emergence to prevent rot, then increase moisture as shoots and roots become active. Install discreet support at planting and pinch the shoot between 20 and 30 cm to encourage several flowering branches. Check the soil surface before watering again outdoors.
What is the accepted cultivar name?
RHS accepts the cultivar as ‘Peach and Vanilla’ and lists ‘Peaches and Vanilla’ as its synonym. Van Noort and the product record use Peaches and Vanilla, so it remains the clearest customer-facing name while the cultivar field may note the synonymy. The botanical genus is Dahlia and the family is Asteraceae. No unverified species name should be added to the title. This precision avoids creating two plants from one cultivar and correctly connects the commercial product with RHS horticultural data and the International Dahlia Register. Recording both names on the storage label prevents confusion with other pinkish orange decorative dahlias. This remains precise horticultural practice.
Is Peaches and Vanilla suitable for arrangements?
Yes. Sturdy stems and fully double decorative flowers around 11 cm bring warm colour and generous form to arrangements. Cut early in the morning when flowerheads are fully open because dahlias develop little after harvest. Use a clean tool, remove leaves that would sit in water, and immediately place stems in a cool bucket. Refresh vase water and recut ends regularly. Frequent harvesting combined with removing faded flowerheads prevents seed formation and encourages fresh buds until the first frost. Pair them with airy white or blue flowers to emphasize the pinkish-orange and cream gradient without making the arrangement visually heavy.
Can Peaches and Vanilla grow in a container?
Yes. Its approximately 110 cm height suits a stable container at least 40 to 45 cm wide and deep with large drainage holes. Use fertile airy mix, plant the tuber 10 cm deep, and install discreet support. Keep the pot in full sun, water deeply when the upper few centimetres dry, and always empty its saucer. Feed moderately with additional potassium once buds form, pinch the shoot, and remove faded flowers. Rotate the container for balanced growth. Before frost, lift the tuber and store it somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free until the following spring. Check drainage after every heavy rain.
How should Peaches and Vanilla be overwintered in Canada?
After the first frost blackens foliage, cut stems to 10 or 15 cm. Lift widely around the crown with a fork to avoid injuring tuberous roots, gently remove loose soil, and let the surface dry in a sheltered place. Store the Peaches and Vanilla-labelled tuber in lightly insulating material somewhere cool, dry, dark, and frost-free. Inspect it monthly, remove any soft section with a clean tool, and increase ventilation if condensation appears. Replant only after frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed enough for active growth. Keep the accepted synonym with the label if desired. and inspect the crown before planting.
Wildlife and pets
Wildlife & precautions
Supporting wildlife
Highly double flowers hide almost all of their disc and offer little accessible pollen or nectar. Their value is mainly ornamental. Support wildlife by pairing this dahlia with salvias, sweet alyssum, verbenas, and other simple flowers. Avoid insecticides, provide shallow clean water, and maintain several flowering periods in the border.
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