Dahlia 'Franz Kafka'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Franz Kafka'

Dahlia 'Franz Kafka' is a pompom dahlia, producing plentiful smaller-sized flowers throughout the entire season. These flowers are violet-pink and contrast nicely with this plant's dark green foliage. This plant is named for the German-language writer of the same name.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

1 m

Plant Height

80 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Franz Kafka'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Franz Kafka' requires ample water due to its large leaves but has fleshy roots susceptible to rot from overwatering. In drought, water immediately; ensure good drainage during rain. Seedlings need less water, while established plants require more, ideally watered at sunrise or sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Franz Kafka' requires fertile soil and should receive thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days initially, shifting to every 7-10 days after buds appear. Stop fertilizing when buds start to color. Signs of nutrient imbalance include light foliage for deficiency and scorched edges for excess.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Franz Kafka' thrives with vibrant blooms and lush foliage, benefiting from early spring pruning. Focus on removing dead stems, pinching young shoots for bushiness, and regularly cutting faded blossoms to prolong blooming. Proper pruning maintains health, shape, and size, aligning with dahlia 'Franz Kafka''s growth cycle for abundant flowers.

Propagation: The propagation methods for dahlia 'Franz Kafka' include root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division has a high survival rate, while cutting offers faster rooting. Optimal conditions are 15℃ for dividing and above 25℃ for cutting. Sowing leads to blooms 1-2 years later.

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