{"product_id":"dahlia-pompone-double-mixed","title":"Dahlia Pompone Double Mixed","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDahlia variabilis 'Pompone Double Mixed'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePompone Dahlia 'Double Mixed'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSmall but perfectly formed ball-shaped flowers in fully double form, in a wide band of vintage cottage shades — the geometrically precise pompone form on tall 90–120cm stems, bringing height, structure and proper old-world charm to the late-summer border and ready-made vintage character to any bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pompone dahlia is the geometrically perfect cousin in the dahlia family — small (typically 5–7cm), tightly-packed double balls with hundreds of curled petals arranged into compact spheres of pure colour. Where decorative dahlias are flamboyant and cactus dahlias are spiky, pompones are quietly precise — and they have a particular cottage-garden charm that's distinctly different from showier dahlia forms. The mix produces flowers in a wide range of vintage cottage shades — soft pinks, deep ruby reds, bright yellows, oranges and creamy whites — on tall 90–120cm plants with strong stems that hold the geometric heads beautifully. Half-hardy perennial typically grown as an annual from seed. Flowers from July to first autumn frosts. Excellent cutting flower with proper vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePompone dahlias from seed can be slightly trickier than other dahlia types: some seed batches need a period of winter chilling (cold stratification) before they germinate, while others come up reliably in spring. To maximise germination success, sow indoors from February to April — surface-sow onto moist seed compost and cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. Maintain 15–20°C; germination is variable, typically 10–28 days. If seeds fail to emerge within a month, place the tray in the fridge for 2 weeks then return to warmth — this cold-stratification trick often triggers the next wave of germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePlant out only after all risk of frost has passed (late May or June) in full sun and deep, rich, fertile soil. \u003cstrong\u003eDahlias are hungry plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — dig in plenty of organic matter and feed weekly with potash-rich (tomato) fertiliser once buds form. Space 50cm apart. Pinch out the top growing tip at 15cm for bushy multi-stemmed growth. At the end of the season, tubers can be lifted after the first frost and stored frost-free for replanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt the back of cottage borders where the 90–120cm height provides structure and the small precise pompone heads read as vintage cottage character. In the cutting garden as a properly old-fashioned cut flower — pompone dahlias bring genuine vintage authenticity to bouquets that larger modern dahlia forms can't match. In rustic wedding flowers, where the small ball-shaped heads work beautifully in mixed cottage-style arrangements. As a structural late-summer plant when many other border plants are winding down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor a vintage cottage cutting scheme, combine pompone dahlias with Cornflower 'Black \u0026amp; Mauve Mix' (vintage palette match), the dusty smoky pink of Cynoglossum 'Mystery Rose', and the airy white lace of Ammi majus. For warm-tone harmony in borders, pair with Cosmos 'Apricotta' and Calendula 'Touch of Red'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64766408294749,"sku":"DAH-PPM","price":2.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/1185\/5965\/files\/dahlia-pompone-double-mixed-9719307.jpg?v=1779457656","url":"https:\/\/turfstoreuk.com\/products\/dahlia-pompone-double-mixed","provider":"Turf Store UK ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}