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  • Person holding a pink bouquet of sweet fabienne flowers in a garden setting
  • A cluster of dahlia tubers with dirt on the ready for planting.
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Dahlia Tubers (Ball) - Sweet Fabienne

Form and color offers a pop in the garden and a playfulness in bouquets

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
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Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Dahlia 'Sweet Fabienne'

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Tuber

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 40 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Ball

COLOR

  • Pink

Perfectly rounded and pretty in pink, Dahlia Sweet Fabienne produces charming ball-shaped blooms packed with dimensional color. Each cool pink petal features a deeper pink throat and delicately notched, lighter-edged tip, creating beautiful texture across the three- to four-inch flowers. An early bloomer with sturdy, weather-resistant blooms and exceptional productivity, Sweet Fabienne will make a delightful addition to your cutting gardens.

  • • Flowers measure up to four inches across
  • • Exceptionally productive plants provide an abundance of cut flowers
  • • Durable blooms hold up remarkably well against rain and wind

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
4 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
8 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 2.75 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Dahlia Tubers (Ball) - Sweet Fabienne FAQs

    When do I plant dahlia tubers?

    Think of planting your dahlias when you plant your tomatoes. Plant in spring after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 60°F. In warmer climates, planting can begin earlier than in regions with colder springs.

    Why do Ball Dahlias hold up so well in wind and rain?

    Ball dahlias tend to hold up better in wind and rain because of their compact, rounded flower heads and tightly arranged, inward-curving petals. Unlike larger, flatter dahlia blooms, their dense, symmetrical shape offers less resistance to wind, while their closely packed petals are less likely to become bent or damaged by rain. Their relatively compact blooms also put less strain on the stems, helping them remain upright during inclement weather.

    Do dahlias need staking?

    Staking is recommended, particularly in windy locations or when plants become heavily loaded with flowers. Providing support early helps protect stems as the plant grows.

    What makes Sweet Fabienne Dahlia unique?

    Sweet Fabienne is a beautiful ball dahlia known for its perfectly rounded, cool pink blooms. A sport of the popular Linda's Baby Dahlia, it shares the same charming flower form but features a distinctive pink coloring.

    Will dahlias come back every year?

    Dahlias are tender perennials that can overwinter in the ground in sufficiently warm climates with good drainage. In colder regions, tubers should be lifted after frost and stored in a cool, frost-free location until spring.

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