{"product_id":"dls-the-special","title":"DL's The Special Rooted Cuttings Shipping Apr 1 - May 15","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eShort Teaser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eA wildly coveted Dandelion Lane introduction that shifts from creamy and frilly to pink-purple and polished, all on a tall, ridiculously sturdy plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"3358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003eFull Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003eDL’s The Special is bred by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eMelissa Langstraat of Dandelion Lane Dahlias\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003eLynden, Washington, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it’s easy to see why this one has been getting so much attention. Introduced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3149\"\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, this variety made a big splash right out of the gate and has quickly become one of those dahlias people spot once and then start plotting how to get their hands on it. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003eAnd here’s where it gets extra interesting: The Special does not stay in one neat little box all season. Melissa describes it as starting out more \u003cstrong data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003ecream-toned\u003c\/strong\u003e, often with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003efrillier, twistier, curlier petals\u003c\/strong\u003e and even some \u003cstrong data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003eyellow tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Later in the season, the blooms flatten out more and show stronger \u003cstrong data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003epink and purple hues\u003c\/strong\u003e. In other words, this flower has range. It is not out here living a one-note life. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3822\" data-end=\"4298\"\u003eIn the garden, The Special is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3888\"\u003ebushy, incredibly sturdy plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that reaches about \u003cstrong data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3930\"\u003e5 to 5.5 feet tall\u003c\/strong\u003e with blooms around \u003cstrong data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"3969\"\u003e4 inches across\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also earns bonus points for being an \u003cstrong data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4039\"\u003eexcellent tuber producer\u003c\/strong\u003e whether grown from a tuber or a cutting, with tubers that have been \u003cstrong data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4125\"\u003eeasy to store\u003c\/strong\u003e. Melissa also notes that it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4189\"\u003every good producer of seed\u003c\/strong\u003e, which adds another little badge of honor for the dahlia nerd crowd. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4767\"\u003eIf you want a variety that feels a little more predictable and buttoned-up, this may not be your girl. But if you want something tall, strong, collectible, and full of personality, DL’s The Special absolutely lives up to the name. Moose Logic says when a flower starts out creamy, ends up pink-purple, throws shape changes into the mix, and still has half the dahlia world chasing it… yeah, that one might be special after all. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4769\" data-end=\"5322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4769\" data-end=\"4784\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4784\" data-end=\"4787\"\u003eBreeder: \u003cstrong data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4818\"\u003eMelissa Langstraat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4818\" data-end=\"4821\"\u003eFarm: \u003cstrong data-start=\"4827\" data-end=\"4853\"\u003eDandelion Lane Dahlias\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4853\" data-end=\"4856\"\u003eOrigin: \u003cstrong data-start=\"4864\" data-end=\"4891\"\u003eLynden, Washington, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4891\" data-end=\"4894\"\u003eYear Introduced: \u003cstrong data-start=\"4911\" data-end=\"4919\"\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4919\" data-end=\"4922\"\u003eBloom Size: \u003cstrong data-start=\"4934\" data-end=\"4952\"\u003eAbout 4 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4952\" data-end=\"4955\"\u003ePlant Height: \u003cstrong data-start=\"4969\" data-end=\"4989\"\u003eAbout 5–5.5 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4989\" data-end=\"4992\"\u003eColor: \u003cstrong data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5069\"\u003eSeasonally variable—cream\/yellow early, more pink and purple later\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5069\" data-end=\"5072\"\u003eForm: \u003cstrong data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5153\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eVariable; DAHLIAaddict lists Miniature Informal Decorative, Light Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5153\" data-end=\"5156\"\u003eWhy it’s loved: \u003cstrong data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5282\"\u003eTall sturdy plant, highly collectible, color-shifting blooms, good tuber production, and major personality\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"5767\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RRC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52083195412693,"sku":"2370","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1454\/9205\/files\/40B1BE39-E273-4142-80D8-B61B06250EEC.jpg?v=1773461431","url":"https:\/\/dapperdahliasbymoose.com\/products\/dls-the-special","provider":"Dapper Dahlias By Moose","version":"1.0","type":"link"}