{"title":"Canadian Dahlias: Northern-Bred Beauties","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eMoose’s Canadian Collection: Northern Blooms with True Grit \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eFrom the great gardens of Canada comes a collection of dahlias that prove beauty thrives even where winters bite hard. Canadian breeders are carving out a name for themselves with \u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eunique colors, strong plants, and a fresh take on dahlia breeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eCurrent stars include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eSkeena Glitter\u003c\/strong\u003e — sparkling petals that shine bright in any bouquet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eSkeena Posh\u003c\/strong\u003e — stylish and sophisticated, like a bloom in its Sunday best\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eAnd more Canadian varieties are on the horizon, ready to bring northern charm and strength into your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eWhy gardeners (and The Gardening Moose) love Canadian dahlias:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e🌸 Tough plants with reliable growth habits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e❄️ Bred in cooler climates, proving their resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e🎨 Distinctive styles and colors with modern appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e🌍 Rare access to varieties from north of the border\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eMoose Translation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian dahlias are like maple syrup for your flower beds — sweet, strong, and guaranteed to stick in your memory.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wd-circus","title":"WD Circus Dahlia","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWD Circus is a wildly colorful miniature formal decorative dahlia from the Warwick Dahlias breeding program in British Columbia, Canada. The blooms combine raspberry and deep cherry red with streaks and splashes of peach, apricot, cream and occasional flashes of golden yellow. No two petals seem to have received quite the same instructions, and the color pattern can vary noticeably from bloom to bloom.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite all that color chaos, WD Circus produces the structured, layered petals associated with formal decorative dahlias. Its recognized 4013 M FD DB classification identifies it as a Miniature Formal Decorative in the Dark Blend color class. The combination of an orderly flower form and decidedly disorderly coloring makes this one especially fun to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raspberry Red \/ Cherry Red \/ Peach \/ Apricot \/ Cream\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature Formal Decorative\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Program:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warwick Dahlias\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Columbia, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden display, collecting \u0026amp; colorful floral arrangements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffered As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted Dahlia Cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoose Take:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apparently the circus is what happens when raspberry, peach, cream and red are all told they can drive the clown car.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RRC 10","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52083221364949,"sku":"2680","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1454\/9205\/files\/WDCircusCollage.png?v=1790107996"},{"product_id":"wd-millie","title":"WD Millie Dahlia","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWD Millie is a prolific waterlily dahlia with warm, glowing blooms that move through shades of coral, peach, apricot, bronze and soft orange. The broad petals have a subtle pearly quality, and the color can shift as the flowers mature and growing conditions change, making WD Millie one of those dahlias that rarely looks exactly the same twice.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Warwick Dahlias hybrid from British Columbia, Canada, WD Millie is more than just pretty. Plants grow approximately 4–5' tall and produce 4–5\" blooms on stems well suited to cutting. Its abundant flowering and warm, versatile coloring make it especially useful for bouquets and floral design while still putting on an impressive show in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral \/ Peach \/ Apricot \/ Bronze \/ Soft Orange\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterlily\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–5'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Program:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warwick Dahlias\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Columbia, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers, bouquets, floral design \u0026amp; garden display\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffered As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted Dahlia Cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoose Take:\u003c\/strong\u003e WD Millie can't decide whether she's coral, peach, bronze or orange. Fortunately, nobody asked her to pick just one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RRC 10","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52083221463253,"sku":"2610","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1454\/9205\/files\/WDMillie2.png?v=1790105482"},{"product_id":"skeena-sparkle-rooted-cutting-shipping-apr-1-may-15","title":"Skeena Sparkle","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSkeena Sparkle Dahlia — Rooted Cutting\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSkeena Sparkle is a soft, romantic dahlia producing approximately 3\" blooms in delicate shades of blush pink, shell pink and pale lavender-pink. The petals deepen toward the center while the outer petals fade to an almost luminous blush, giving the flowers a beautifully layered look that changes with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePart of the Canadian Skeena dahlia breeding program of Meg Hoole at Medeek Meadows in Terrace, British Columbia, Skeena Sparkle grows approximately 36–48\" tall in our field. The plants produce an abundance of petite blooms held above the foliage, making this an especially pretty variety for the garden as well as bouquets and floral work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blush Pink \/ Shell Pink \/ Pale Lavender-Pink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formal Decorative\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 36–48\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Program:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skeena Dahlias — Meg Hoole \/ Medeek Meadows\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Columbia, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers, bouquets, floral design \u0026amp; garden display\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffered As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooted Dahlia Cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoose Take:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skeena Sparkle is what happens when pink whispers instead of yelling—and somehow everybody still notices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RRC 10","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55027783434453,"sku":"1610","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1454\/9205\/files\/SkeenaSparkle2.png?v=1790103645"},{"product_id":"cdp-strawberry-shortcake-rooted-cuttings-shipping-apr-1-may-15","title":"CDP Strawberry Shortcake","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCDP Strawberry Cheesecake is a small informal decorative dahlia bred by Ginger Clack of Clack’s Dahlia Patch in Oregon. The blooms combine creamy ivory and soft buttery-peach petals with strawberry-pink and raspberry edging, streaks and washes. The amount and placement of color can vary from petal to petal, giving each bloom its own slightly different version of “strawberry cheesecake.”\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe loosely twisting and curling petals give the flowers plenty of movement while the contrasting raspberry markings become especially pronounced around the outer petals. 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