Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info)
Cultivar: Franz Kafka
Hybridized by Maarse; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1974
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Pompon
Flower Size:
Miniature - up to 4 inches (100 mm) diameter
Bloom Color:
Lilac, Lavender, Mauve
Pruning:
Unknown - Tell us
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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