Guides/Dahlia

Dahlia ‘Franz Kafka’

Dahlia spp.

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Color

Pink

Days to cut

75–90 days

Status

keep

A captivating pompon dahlia with perfectly round, deep pink to lilac-pink blooms that resemble charming lollipops, creating a striking display against dark green foliage. Standing 36 inches tall with a spread of 18-24 inches, these dahlias offer both impressive height and manageable width for various garden applications. Abundant flowering from midsummer until first frost, providing extended seasonal interest Excellent cutting flower that maintains its shape and color in arrangements Versatile planting options for borders, containers, and cutting gardens Thrive in full sun but appreciate afternoon shade in hotter regions. Plant tubers after the last frost, approximately 4-6 inches deep in well-draining soil. These dahlias bloom profusely from midsummer until frost, requiring consistent moisture and regular deadheading for continuous flowering. In zones 8-11, they can remain in the ground year-round, while in zones 3-7, tubers should be lifted and stored for winter in a cool, dark place.

How it grows

Germination

Days to germ.
3–5 d
Depth
0.25 in

Culture

Days to maturity
75–90 d
Spacing
9–18 in
Height
36–72 in
Sun
Sun
Frost
tender

Harvest

Trials

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Other Observations

Notes not filed against a sowing. Everything else sits with its trial above.

No loose observations — every note belongs to a sowing.

This variety’s year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sow indoorsApr 9
Outdoor / directMay 21 – Jun 18
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