{"product_id":"bloomquist-innate","title":"Bloomquist Innate","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloomquist Innate Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft pink petals, delicate peach undertones, and beautifully ruffled blooms make Bloomquist Innate a romantic addition to the cutting garden. Developed through Paul Bloomquist's American dahlia breeding program, this Small Informal Decorative variety combines graceful coloring with an impressive garden presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome dahlias command attention with outrageous colors. Others manage to steal the show without making nearly as much noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloomquist Innate belongs to that second group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped through the Bloomquist breeding program in Lynden, Washington, this lovely dahlia produces softly ruffled, Informal Decorative flowers in shades of pink, sometimes displaying subtle peach undertones that bring additional warmth to the blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe petals have the relaxed, flowing arrangement characteristic of Informal Decorative dahlias, creating flowers that feel romantic and natural rather than perfectly symmetrical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloomquist Innate is generally classified as a Small (BB) Informal Decorative, a category associated with blooms approximately 4–6 inches across. However, some growers report flowers closer to 3½ inches, so actual bloom size may vary with growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd don't let the delicate coloring fool you into thinking this is a little plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloomquist Innate can reach approximately six feet tall, making it a substantial presence in the garden. Give it room to grow and provide sturdy support to protect the developing stems and flowers throughout the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gentle pink coloring makes Bloomquist Innate especially appealing for romantic garden designs and floral arrangements. Pair it with creamy whites and soft lavenders for a classic combination, or bring in peach, apricot, and deeper rose-colored dahlias for a warmer, more colorful arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowers have recommended Bloomquist Innate for cut-flower arrangements, although specific information about its stem strength, productivity, and vase life remains limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gardeners who appreciate soft colors, beautifully relaxed flower forms, and the legacy of American dahlia breeding, Bloomquist Innate is a variety well worth considering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bloomquist Innate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Informal Decorative (ID)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small (BB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally associated with 4–6 inches; some growers report approximately 3½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft pink with occasional peach undertones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recommended for floral arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rooted Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paul Bloomquist \/ Bloomquist Breeding Program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lynden, Washington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloomquist Innate comes from the breeding legacy of Paul Bloomquist, whose extensive work developing dahlias has made the Bloomquist name familiar to collectors and flower growers throughout the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Cascade Dahlias, located in Lynden, Washington, continues working to preserve and share the Bloomquist collection while developing additional varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloomquist Innate carries the breeder-style identifier BLQ77-21 in the North Cascade catalog and is listed as a pink, Small Informal Decorative dahlia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoose's Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's something about the name Bloomquist Innate that makes this flower sound like it ought to be exceptionally intelligent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaybe it's the word \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003einnate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sounds like something a college professor would say while explaining why I'm doing something wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this dahlia doesn't need a fancy vocabulary to make an impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI like the soft pink coloring, the slightly relaxed petals, and the fact that it comes from a breeding program with a long history of producing beautiful dahlias.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd at approximately six feet tall, it's certainly not going to be shy about showing up in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA flower that's pretty, tall, and apparently gifted from birth?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat. 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