Pompon Dahlias are heirloom flowers that bring delicate, rounded blooms to summer and fall gardens. These cultivars grow 36 to 48 inches tall with a compact spread of 18 to 24 inches, producing abundant flowers from June through November when started from seed 84 to 98 days before bloom. In full sun and moderate water conditions, they reward gardeners with continuous color and attract pollinators throughout the season.
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48in H x 24in W
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The pompon form sets these dahlias apart: each flower is a tight sphere of precisely arranged petals that look almost architectural in their perfection. They bloom continuously from early summer deep into fall, extending the garden's color window far longer than most flowers. Starting from seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost, you'll have plants flowering within 84 to 98 days, making them attainable even for gardeners in shorter-season climates.
Pompon Dahlias are prized as cut flowers, their compact, rounded blooms holding up beautifully in arrangements. Their long vase life and continuous production through fall make them favorite picks for home gardeners who want reliable flowers for bouquets. They're equally at home in borders and mixed beds where their geometric blooms add sculptural interest alongside softer perennials and annuals.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Keep soil temperature between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds should sprout in 5 to 20 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date, when soil has warmed.
Move seedlings outdoors after your last spring frost date once soil has warmed. Space plants 1 inch apart in prepared beds or containers. Ensure they receive full sun exposure for optimal flowering.
Direct sow seeds outdoors at your last spring frost date, just covering them with soil.
Cut flowers in the early morning when blooms are fully open and petals are firm. Harvest regularly throughout the season from June through November to encourage continuous flowering. Remove spent flowers promptly to redirect energy into new bloom production.
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