Little theatrical pompons in delicious tropical shades make Dahlia 'Burlesca' a delightful addition to the garden. This ball dahlia or pompom dahlia is appealing for both its perfectly spherical diminutive flowers and its warm colours that blend so well with almost everything. A vibrant pink sphere from a distance, on closer inspection it reveals subtle shades of creamy apricot, coral and violet within its tight whorls of slightly incurved petals. Dahlia 'Burlesca' also has a robust nature, making it a reliable garden plant.

Dahlia 'Burlesca' looks fantastic blended with oranges and pinks in the garden or patio, where it will provide pops of colour from July through to the first frosts. Growing to around 90cm tall, it is ideal as a mid-tier border plant, and also makes a delightful splash in a container, with its dainty 5cm blooms that dance on violet-flushed stems above lush green foliage. Pompom dahlias like Dahlia 'Burlesca' are a must for the cutting garden, being among the most long-lasting of cut flowers, keeping their shape and vibrant colours for days on end!