{"title":"Formby Dahlias: George Harding’s Tasmanian Treasures","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"271\" data-start=\"207\"\u003eMoose’s Formby Collection: Royalty from Tasmania\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"271\" data-start=\"207\"\u003eFrom breeder \u003cstrong data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"286\"\u003eGeorge Harding in Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Formby line is all about \u003cstrong data-end=\"396\" data-start=\"358\"\u003eregal presence and refined beauty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for their bold forms and striking colors, these dahlias carry themselves like they were born wearing crowns.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"543\" data-start=\"515\"\u003eCurrent standouts include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"546\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"564\" data-start=\"546\"\u003eFormby Monarch\u003c\/strong\u003e — majestic and commanding, fit for a king\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"546\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"627\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eFormby Pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e — luminous and elegant, with a soft royal glow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"627\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eFormby Duke\u003c\/strong\u003e— Regal, bold, and Moose-approved garden royalty.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"678\"\u003eAnd with more Formby introductions on the way, this collection will keep expanding into a full royal court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"789\"\u003eWhy gardeners (and The Gardening Moose) love Formby dahlias:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"858\"\u003e👑 Regal forms and strong garden presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"904\"\u003e🌸 Bred in Tasmania’s unique climate, making them hardy and reliable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e🎨 Beautiful blends of color with timeless appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1031\"\u003e🌍 Rare and coveted varieties, straight from an Aussie master breeder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003eMoose Translation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formby dahlias are like the monarchs of your flower patch — stately, dramatic, and guaranteed to make your garden look like it’s hosting a royal parade.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"formby-duke","title":"Formby Duke Dahlia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eFormby Duke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eShort Teaser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"41\"\u003eBig, bold, and unapologetically regal—Formby Duke doesn’t whisper in the garden. It enters the scene like it owns the place and then proves it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eFull Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eFormby Duke is a serious presence, the kind of dahlia that immediately draws your eye and refuses to give it back. The blooms are large and commanding, with rich, saturated coloring that reads deep and powerful rather than flashy. Petals are well-arranged and confident, giving the flower a strong, structured look without feeling stiff or overly formal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eOn the plant, Duke grows tall and sturdy, standing above the crowd like it knows it belongs there. This is not a dainty filler dahlia—it’s a backbone variety, the kind that anchors a planting and makes everything around it look more intentional. Blooms hold well and show beautifully in the garden and the vase, which is exactly why growers keep chasing it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eFormby Duke is loved for its combination of strength and refinement. It has that rare balance of being bold without being chaotic, dramatic without being fussy. Moose Logic says if you want one variety that makes your whole dahlia patch look more serious, this is a very good place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eBloom size: approximately 8–9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003ePlant height: about 4–5 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eForm: Informal Decorative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eADS classification: ID\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eBred by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eGeorge Harding\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eFormby Dahlias\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eTasmania, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eStrong stems, commanding blooms, and undeniable presence—Formby Duke is proof that some dahlias are born leaders, not followers. 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This royal beauty stands ~4 ft tall and commands attention — a true crown jewel in the Moose patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Full Product Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Dahlia ‘Formby Monarch’ — Regal Blooms with Golden Accents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the skilled hands of \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Harding\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFormby Monarch\u003c\/em\u003e reigns supreme in both size and beauty. Its \u003cstrong\u003ehuge 8–10″ decorative blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e shimmer in \u003cstrong\u003edusty salmon-pink tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, each petal kissed with subtle \u003cstrong\u003egolden highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result? A flower so opulent it looks like it was plucked straight from a royal garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants grow to about \u003cstrong\u003e4 ft tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with blooms that rise high and proud. Yes, they’re so large they benefit from staking — but that’s not a weakness, that’s proof you’ve got a monarch on your hands. These are statement flowers, designed to stand above the rest and make your garden feel like a coronation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gardening Moose says: I may not wear a crown, but with \u003cem\u003eFormby Monarch\u003c\/em\u003e in the field, I definitely walk around like I own the kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌷 What You’ll See\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Gigantic decorative blooms, 8–10″ across\u003cbr\u003e• Dusty salmon-pink petals with golden tips for extra glow\u003cbr\u003e• Strong, bold presence in the garden or vase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Size \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Bloom size: 8–10 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Plant height: ~4 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📚 Classification Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Form: Large Decorative (LD)\u003cbr\u003e• Color Class: Pink Blend with gold highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌼 Why Gardeners (and Moose) Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Massive “dinner plate” blooms that demand attention\u003cbr\u003e• Unique color blend — soft dusty pink with luminous tips\u003cbr\u003e• Regal scale makes it a show-stopper for arrangements or focal points\u003cbr\u003e• A true treasure from \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Harding’s Formby breeding line in Tasmania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RRC 10","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52083196395733,"sku":"980","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1454\/9205\/files\/IMG_1025.jpg?v=1758751128"},{"product_id":"formby-pearl-dahlia","title":"Formby Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormby Pearl is proof that a dahlia doesn't have to scream for attention to steal the show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBred by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Harding in Devonport, Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this elegant Formby variety produces beautifully refined blooms in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreamy white and ivory with a soft blush-pink center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sometimes developing hints of lilac or lavender as the flowers mature. 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