{"product_id":"florelie-vendetta","title":"Florelie Vendetta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorelie Vendetta Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking true-red Australian dahlia with densely packed petals, sturdy flowers, and impressive late-season performance. Florelie Vendetta is a miniature decorative that holds its centers beautifully as the season progresses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a name like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVendetta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you’d expect somebody to be settling a score. Fortunately, this Australian beauty prefers to make its point with flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 2025 by Lorelie Merton of Florelie in Australia, Florelie Vendetta produces true-red, miniature decorative blooms with an exceptionally high petal count.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Vendetta’s most interesting characteristics is how its flowers develop through the season. Early blooms may display a small green eye because of the abundance of petals. As the season progresses, that green eye disappears, and the flowers retain their centers later than many other varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat’s a particularly valuable characteristic for gardeners and cut-flower growers who want attractive blooms continuing into the latter part of the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe breeder describes Vendetta’s flowers as sturdy, held at a favorable angle for harvesting, and possessing great vase life. These qualities make it a promising choice for bouquets and floral arrangements, particularly when rich red color is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants reach approximately 4 feet tall under the breeder’s growing conditions, although mature height will vary with climate and cultural practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re growing for your own enjoyment or harvesting flowers for arrangements, Vendetta offers an appealing combination of saturated red color, attractive flower form, and late-season cutting potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Miniature Decorative\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e True red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Miniature class; exact diameter not published by breeder\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Presentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy blooms held at a favorable angle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lorelie Merton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florelie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorelie Vendetta was introduced as part of Florelie’s 2025 collection of new Australian dahlia cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoose’s Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve got a soft spot for dahlias that save some of their best work for the end of the season. By then, a few varieties have started acting like they’ve already packed the truck and gone home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVendetta apparently didn’t get that memo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe breeder’s reports of sturdy flowers, good cutting angles, and excellent center retention make this a red dahlia I’m particularly interested in growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd if it really does settle a few scores with those disappointing late-season blooms, I’m not about to get in its way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RRC 20","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67718435635413,"sku":"4640","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1454\/9205\/files\/IMG_8456.jpg?v=1793422953","url":"https:\/\/dapperdahliasbymoose.com\/products\/florelie-vendetta","provider":"Dapper Dahlias By Moose","version":"1.0","type":"link"}