‘Frank Holmes’ is a cheerful classic — compact, colourful, and full of charm. His perfectly rounded ball blooms shine in rich lavender-pink with a soft lilac glow that brightens borders and bouquets alike. Neat, reliable, and endlessly floriferous, he’s one of those dahlias that just keeps on blooming, whatever the weather. With his tidy form and joyful colour, ‘Frank Holmes’ adds an uplifting touch of vintage elegance to the garden — a true gentleman among dahlias.
Dahlia Frank Holmes
Variety- Ball
Height-80–100 cm
Spread-45–60 cm
Size of flower- 8–10 cm
Position - Full Sun
Growing Advice:
You can pot up your dahlia tubers indoors in March or April to give them a head start, or plant them straight into the garden once the risk of frost has passed. Either way, you’ll be rewarded with strong, healthy plants and a summer full of spectacular flowers.
And don’t forget, with every dahlia tuber purchase, you’ll get FREE access to our ‘Introduction to Growing Dahlias’ online video course (usually £49.95!) It’s packed with expert tips and insider know-how from Andie, everything you need to grow confidently and get the most from your dahlia tubers.