{"title":"The Goods: Moose’s Most Wanted Dahlias","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"185\" data-start=\"140\"\u003e🌟 Moose’s Latest \u0026amp; Greatest Dahlias 🌟\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"187\"\u003eStep right up, flower fanatics — this is where the \u003cstrong data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"238\"\u003ecutting-edge dahlias strut their stuff.\u003c\/strong\u003e We’re talking the \u003cem data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"300\"\u003efreshest, rarest, and downright unicorn-level\u003c\/em\u003e blooms to hit the gardening world. If dahlias had a red carpet, these would be the divas soaking up the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eIn this lineup you’ll find show-stoppers like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"537\" data-start=\"517\"\u003eFlorelie Antique\u003c\/strong\u003e — vintage vibes with modern sass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"598\" data-start=\"580\"\u003eFormby Monarch\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"601\"\u003eFormby Pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e — royal blooms straight out of Tasmania’s crown jewel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"682\"\u003eCoorabell Astrid, Jessie \u0026amp; Zoe\u003c\/strong\u003e — delicate, dazzling, and bred by the Wedd family in Australia’s sunny Coorabell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"879\" data-start=\"806\"\u003eAnd that’s just the beginning — more beauties are waiting in the wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"881\"\u003eWhy you’ll love this collection (and why The Gardening Moose does too):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"961\"\u003e🌸 The newest introductions from world-class breeders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003e👑 Regal blooms that command attention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1134\" data-start=\"1062\"\u003e🌏 Rare international stars you won’t find at your local big-box store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003e🎉 Guaranteed to make your neighbors jealous (and your florist cry with joy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1217\"\u003eMoose Translation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This collection is like the “greatest hits” album, but for dahlias — and every bloom is a chart-topper. Add a few to your garden and you’ll be the headliner of Dahlia Fest 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"floralie-antique","title":"Florelie Antique Dahlia","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e🇦🇺⚡ Short Teaser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eFlorelie Antique\u003c\/em\u003e, bred by \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eLorelie Merton of Florelie Seasonal Flowers (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e5–6″ decorative\u003c\/strong\u003e in cream, blush, and café-au-lait tones. One of my most loved new additions — this bloom is basically the Dapper Dahlias version of vintage champagne, and yes, The Gardening Moose keeps going back for refills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"938\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e🌸 Full Product Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e✨ Dahlia ‘Florelie Antique’ — Timeless Elegance in Neutral Blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eFrom \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eLorelie Merton’s Florelie breeding program\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eAntique\u003c\/em\u003e embodies refined beauty with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003edecorative blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e in soft \u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003ecream and blush\u003c\/strong\u003e, touched with subtle \u003cstrong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003ecafé-au-lait undertones\u003c\/strong\u003e. The color shifts are delicate and consistent, giving it a warm, vintage glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eBlooms average \u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e5–6″ across\u003c\/strong\u003e, and plants grow to around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e4 ft tall\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003elong, strong stems\u003c\/strong\u003e that hold flowers upright and make them a dream for cutting. Petals are tightly packed with excellent form, giving every bloom that polished, show-ready look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eIt’s elegant without being fussy — the kind of dahlia that can class up a bouquet, stand solo in a vase, or anchor a soft-toned garden bed. And Moose logic says: if you’re going to have antiques, they might as well be the kind that keep blooming all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e🌷 What You’ll See\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e• Decorative form with layered petals\u003cbr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e• Cream and blush tones with café-au-lait shading\u003cbr data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e• Strong stems, great for cutting and design work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003e📏 Size \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e• Bloom size: 5–6 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e• Plant height: ~4 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e📚 Classification Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e• Form: Small to Medium Decorative\u003cbr data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e• Color Class: Blush\/Cream blend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e🌼 Why Gardeners (and Moose) Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003e• Refined neutral tones that pair with everything\u003cbr data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e• Excellent cut flower with reliable stem strength\u003cbr data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e• High petal count for a lush, full look\u003cbr data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003e• A standout Australian introduction from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eLorelie Merton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RRC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52083195642069,"sku":"420","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1454\/9205\/files\/53E4DA79-8DE9-473C-9DE6-D16C0B09B115.jpg?v=1768583727"},{"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. If you read this far, comment DUKE so I know you’ve got excellent taste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RRC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52083196330197,"sku":"1000","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1454\/9205\/files\/IMG-2585.heic?v=1761252126"},{"product_id":"formby-monarch","title":"Formby Monarch Dahlia","description":"\u003ch3\u003e🇦🇺⚡ Short Teaser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormby Monarch\u003c\/em\u003e, bred by \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Harding of Formby Dahlias in Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong\u003egiant 8–10″ decorative bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e in dusty rose-pink with golden tips. 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. The color is subtle, polished, and just fancy enough to make the rest of the bouquet look like it suddenly dressed for dinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blooms are typically around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2½–3½ inches across\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a neat, rounded form and tightly arranged petals. Plants generally reach about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3½–4½ feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are known for producing plenty of flowers on strong stems, making Formby Pearl a particularly useful choice for cutting gardens and bouquets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those dahlias that earns its keep. It is soft enough for weddings and pastel arrangements, refined enough for the collector garden, and productive enough that you do not have to admire it from afar like some high-maintenance garden celebrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoose's Take:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Formby Pearl is the dahlia equivalent of showing up in pearls without making a big deal about it. Quietly elegant, ridiculously useful, and somehow making everyone else look a little more put together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm: Miniature Decorative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Size: Approximately 2½–3½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Creamy white to ivory with a blush-pink center; may show lilac or lavender tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height: Approximately 3½–4½ feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder: George Harding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Program: Formby Dahlias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Devonport, Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For: Cutting gardens, bouquets, weddings, and collectors of Australian dahlias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally grown rooted dahlia cutting. 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Blooms open in a clean, balanced waterlily style, with silky white to creamy ivory petals and a subtle lilac glow in the heart that gives the whole flower a soft, romantic depth. It’s the definition of quiet luxury — and yes, it photographs like a dream because of course it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooms typically land around 4–6 inches across and show up on strong plants reaching about 4 feet tall. Rinco is a steady performer with excellent form consistency, making it a favorite for growers who want something reliable that still feels special. In the garden it reads crisp and bright; in the vase it plays incredibly well with blush, mauve, lavender, and anything moody that needs a clean highlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinco was introduced by Geerlings Dahlias in the Netherlands, and it carries that classic European polish — tidy form, elegant coloring, and a look that never feels messy or amateur. 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Its name wasn't dreamed up by a marketing department or pulled from a list—it was personal. Lou named Bea Paradise for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis adoptive mother, Bea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of two dahlias he named in honor of the women he called mother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBea Paradise is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterlily dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3½-inch blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e floating above plants that reach about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36–40 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in our field. Its softly cupped petals create the open, graceful silhouette that makes Waterlily dahlias so distinctive. Officially classified as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the blooms mingle soft lavender and purple tones with creamy white, creating a cool, luminous flower that seems to change subtly as you look across the petals. The Dahlia Society of California's own photographs show that characteristic light-purple-and-white coloring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't just an obscure old variety we've dragged out of the dahlia history books, either. Bea Paradise was selected as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlia Society of California's 2006 Flower of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and years later it was still appearing successfully in Pacific Southwest Dahlia Conference Waterlily competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, that history makes Bea Paradise especially interesting: an American-bred Waterlily with a documented connection to its breeder, his family, and the San Francisco dahlia community where it originated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoose's Take:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A beautiful flower named after your mother is already pretty hard to beat. Make it a hard-to-find lavender Waterlily with more than two decades of history behind it, and suddenly I've got another perfectly reasonable explanation for why we needed one more dahlia. You're welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADS Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7310\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Waterlily (WL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Class:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light Blend (LB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3½ inches in our field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 36–40 inches in our field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lou Paradise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e San Francisco, California, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lou Paradise's adoptive mother, Bea Paradise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cutting gardens, arrangements, Waterlily lovers, and collectors of historic American-bred dahlias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally grown rooted dahlia cutting. 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