White Flower Farm
Dahlia 'Franz Kafka'
Best unique blooms for striking garden displays.
Award-winning Dahlia 'Franz Kafka' produces 3-inch dark-pink pompom blooms that are a charming accent in gardens and bouquets. This well-proportioned plant holds its honeycombed blossoms above the foliage, creating a lovely display. Dahlias are celebrated for their wide range of colors, sizes, and flower forms, making them a favorite for gardeners and florists. They bloom from midsummer through fall, offering vibrant colors. Dahlias thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and consistent moisture. In colder zones, they are treated as annuals and require overwintering indoors.
$11.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
717
/ 3088
#717 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Common Name
Ball Dahlia
/ Ball Dahlia
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking bold, eye-catching flowers for their landscape
- Home decorators and florists desiring dramatic, high-impact cut flowers
- Enthusiasts wanting vibrant, continuous color throughout the late growing season
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners or those preferring low-maintenance, self-supporting plants
- Northern climate gardeners or those disliking annual tuber lifting
- Novice gardeners or those with less-than-ideal growing conditions
Key Specs
Common Name
Ball Dahlia
Hardiness Zone
Annual
Exposure
Sun to Part Shade
Blooms In
Jul-Oct
Mature Height
3'
Spacing
18-24"
Ships as
BULB
Features
- Spectacular and Profuse Bloomer
- Lovely and Interesting Bloom Color
- Holds Blossoms Above Foliage
- Charming Accent for Gardens
- Ideal for Bouquets
- Well-proportioned Plant
What customers say
The Dahlia 'Franz Kafka' consistently delights customers with its exceptional quality and distinctive design. Gardeners frequently praise the robust health of the tubers received, leading to vigorous growth and abundant, uniquely colored blooms. The striking, deep maroon petals with their intricate form are a standout feature, adding dramatic flair to any garden or floral arrangement. Many express satisfaction with the plant's ability to thrive and produce such visually captivating flowers, highlighting its reliable performance and the sheer beauty it brings. This dahlia is celebrated for its aesthetic impact and the consistent joy it provides throughout the blooming season.
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