Pompon dahlia varieties

Pompon dahlias have ray florets that are rolled inward for their whole length, according to the American Dahlia Society, which says that apart from size they are similar to ball dahlias. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
8
Height
3–3½ ft (91–107 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 8–10
Form

8 Pompon

Compare all 8 side by side

All 8 pompon dahlia varieties

A Chick A Dee dahlia flower up close on the plant Chick A Dee Pompon dahlia with 1.5 in wine and pink bicolor blooms. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3 ft (91 cm)
A Crossfield Ebony dahlia flower up close on the plant Crossfield Ebony Pompon dahlia with 1.5 in black-red blooms, introduced 1955. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3½ ft (107 cm)
A Frank Holmes dahlia flower up close on the plant Frank Holmes Lavender pompon dahlia with a darker center, 1.5-inch blooms on 3.5-foot plants. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3½ ft (107 cm)
A Kasasagi dahlia flower up close on the plant Kasasagi Yellow and red pompon dahlia, 2-inch blooms on 3.5-foot plants. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3½ ft (107 cm)
A Koko Puff dahlia flower up close on the plant Koko Puff Smoky lavender pompon dahlia, 1.5-inch blooms on a compact 3-foot plant. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3 ft (91 cm)
A Little Scottie dahlia flower up close on the plant Little Scottie Deep yellow pompon dahlia, 2-inch blooms on 3.5-foot plants. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3½ ft (107 cm)
A Mary Munns dahlia flower up close on the plant Mary Munns Deep lavender pompon dahlia, 2-inch blooms on 3-foot plants. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3 ft (91 cm)
A Tiny Treasure dahlia flower up close on the plant Tiny Treasure White pompon dahlia, 1.5-inch blooms on a compact 3.5-foot plant. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall3½ ft (107 cm)

How to choose

  1. Compare the Height column to find plants that fit the front or the middle of a bed.

  2. Use the color filter to narrow the list to the shades you want.

  3. Check the Bloom time column to see when each variety is expected to start flowering.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Chick A Dee Pompon 3 ft (91 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Crossfield Ebony Pompon 3½ ft (107 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Frank Holmes Pompon 3½ ft (107 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Kasasagi Pompon 3½ ft (107 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Koko Puff Pompon 3 ft (91 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Little Scottie Pompon 3½ ft (107 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Mary Munns Pompon 3 ft (91 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Tiny Treasure Pompon 3½ ft (107 cm) 8–10 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun

Frequently asked questions

Is a pompon dahlia the same as a ball dahlia?

The American Dahlia Society treats them as separate forms. It describes pompons as similar to balls except for size, with florets rolled inward for their whole length.

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