Dahlia 'Bantling' Bulb
Best vibrant pompom bloom for gardeners seeking long-lasting cut flowers.
The Dahlia 'Bantling' bulb produces a perfectly formed pompom dahlia, ideal for adding vibrant color to your landscape. It features bold orange blooms, described as little candies 2 to 3 inches wide, contrasted beautifully against dark green foliage. This variety blooms consistently from mid-summer until the first frost, making it excellent for continuous garden display. The attractive blooms also serve wonderfully as cut flowers, known for their exceptionally long vase life. Plant in mass for a stunning visual impact in beds, borders, or containers, ensuring they receive consistent moisture and protection throughout the season.
$11.95
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4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1570
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#1570 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Who it's for
- Urban gardeners with limited patio or balcony space
- Floral designers creating petite, long-lasting indoor arrangements
- Landscapers seeking reliable, season-long color for garden beds
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, leave-in-ground perennials
- Forgetful waterers unable to provide consistent moisture for containers
- Hands-off growers who prefer plants resistant to common pests
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Reliable flowering from mid-summer through the first frost of autumn.
Vase longevity
Sturdy stems and petals offer impressive endurance as fresh cut flowers.
Visual impact
Vibrant orange pompom blooms create a striking contrast against dark foliage.
Pollinator appeal
Bright, accessible blooms serve as a reliable magnet for local butterflies.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to garden beds, borders, or decorative container arrangements.
Maintenance demand
Requires consistent moisture and seasonal care to maintain peak performance.
Features
- Produces small, 2 to 3 inch wide pompom blooms
- Features bold orange blooms with dark green foliage
- Excellent for use as cut flowers with a long vase life
- Blooms continuously from summer until frost
- Attracts butterflies
- Suitable for use in beds, borders, and containers
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and successful growth of the Dahlia 'Bantling' bulbs. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's vigorous performance and the stunning, true to description apricot and coral coloring. The unique aesthetic design of the blooms exceeded expectations, making them a standout feature in the garden. While some noted the premium price, the reliable sprouting and impressive floral display generally justified the investment, emphasizing strong overall value for a specialty cultivar.
Know before you buy
The 'Bantling' variety produces compact, perfectly formed pompom blooms that measure between 2 and 3 inches in diameter.
These dahlias are prolific bloomers, providing consistent color from mid-summer all the way through until the first frost of the season.
Yes, they are excellent as cut flowers. They are specifically noted for having an exceptionally long vase life, making them a great choice for floral arrangements.
They are quite versatile and perform well in containers, as well as in traditional garden beds and borders. Just ensure your containers have adequate drainage and consistent moisture.
Yes, the vibrant orange blooms are effective at attracting butterflies, which can help support the biodiversity of your garden landscape.
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