Dahlia 'Hapet Frambo'

The superb Dahlia ‘Hapet Frambo’ is not often seen for sale, but it will be a stunning addition to any garden. In trials it has stood out from fields of hundreds, due to its impressive, vivid raspberry-pink colouring. A medium-height pompon dahlia, it is well-suited to a point mid-way in a border. The flowers hold up well on their strong stems, even in quite windy conditions. These strong stems also mean that Dahlia ‘Hapet Frambo’ is a very good variety to use for cut flowers. The perky little ball-shaped flowers are perfect for cutting and arranging, and they last a long time in water—the strong stems prevent the blooms from drooping prematurely. 

This is a flower that looks good on its own, but really comes alive when matched with contrasting whites and pale pinks. It also looks luxurious when grown with reds and purples, to give a hot border extra oomph! 

Pompon dahlias, as their name suggests, have pompon-like flowers—the petals curve inwards to create stunning, intricate blooms up to 5cm across. For best results, grow Dahlia ‘Hapet Frambo’ in a sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Deadhead it regularly, and feed with a potash-rich fertiliser to prolong flowering.