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Asteraceae
Dahlia Pompon Type
Dahlia × hortensis (Pompon group)
Perfection and precision.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Dahlia
- Native to
- Mexico, Central America
- Bloom season
- Summer, Autumn
- Type
- Tuberous perennial
- Height
- 60-120 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Rich, well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Pompon dahlias must be under 5 cm in diameter to qualify for the classification in flower shows.
- Each flower is a perfectly spherical ball of tightly rolled, quilled petals arranged in a honeycomb pattern.
- They are among the most prolific blooming dahlia types, producing dozens of flowers per plant.
- The name 'pompon' comes from the French word for the ornamental tuft on a soldier's cap.
- Pompon dahlias are considered the best dahlia type for beginners due to their vigor and reliability.
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