{"product_id":"ghislaine","title":"Ghislaine","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhislaine Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornel has a new look, and apparently, good looks run in the family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Ghislaine, a beautiful Dutch ball dahlia with romantic antique salmon-pink blooms, warm coral and apricot undertones, and a pedigree that should get the attention of just about anyone who grows dahlias for cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating at Geerlings Dahlia in the Netherlands, Ghislaine is a naturally occurring color sport of the legendary Cornel dahlia. That's particularly exciting because Cornel has earned an outstanding reputation among dahlia growers for its beautiful ball-shaped flowers and exceptional usefulness as a cut flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhislaine brings a softer, more romantic color palette to that famous family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts beautifully rounded blooms, typically measuring approximately 3–4 inches across, feature tightly arranged petals in shades of antique salmon, dusty coral, and warm apricot-pink. The coloring has a sophisticated, slightly vintage quality that makes it especially appealing for wedding flowers, garden bouquets, and floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Ghislaine isn't relying on its family name alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowers report strong cutting stems, prolific flowering, and quick rebloom, all desirable characteristics for a productive cutting garden. The original Dutch nursery also notes that Ghislaine retains the characteristics associated with the Cornel family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants grow approximately 3.5–4 feet tall, making them a manageable addition to the garden while producing those wonderfully rounded flowers that ball dahlias are known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhislaine's antique salmon coloring pairs beautifully with cream, champagne, peach, burgundy, and muted rose varieties. Its warm, understated tones are particularly useful in arrangements where bright pinks or oranges might be a little too bold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gardeners who already love Cornel and Cornel Bronze, Ghislaine offers another beautiful member of the family. And for anyone who appreciates dahlias with outstanding cutting potential and sophisticated coloring, this Dutch introduction deserves serious consideration.\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\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ball (BA)\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 Approximately 3–4 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 Antique salmon-pink with coral, apricot, and soft rose 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 3.5–4 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStem Strength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong cutting stems, according to grower reports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVase Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reported to have good vase performance; exact duration not independently established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProductivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prolific flowering with quick rebloom, according to growers\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 Excellent potential for bouquets, wedding flowers, and floral arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cornel Antique, Cornel Salmon\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 dahlia 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\u003eOriginating Nursery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Geerlings Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heemstede, Netherlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Netherlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally occurring color sport of Cornel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoose's Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've always appreciated the Cornel family of dahlias. There's something about those beautifully rounded blooms that makes them incredibly appealing, particularly when you're growing flowers for cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo when I learned that Ghislaine was a naturally occurring sport of Cornel, it immediately caught my attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe antique salmon coloring is what really sets this one apart. It's softer and more understated than many pink or coral dahlias, with those lovely warm undertones that can make a flower especially useful in arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd if Ghislaine lives up to the reports of strong stems, prolific flowering, and quick rebloom, there's a lot to like here beyond its appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI suppose every successful family eventually produces a relative who wants to do things a little differently. Cornel made its reputation wearing deep red. Ghislaine showed up in salmon pink and somehow managed to make the whole family look fashionable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhislaine is a beautiful addition to the Cornel family and a particularly appealing choice for gardeners who appreciate classic ball dahlias, vintage coloring, and flowers with excellent cutting potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RRC 10","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67718436618453,"sku":"3350","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1454\/9205\/files\/IMG_6980.jpg?v=1793476248","url":"https:\/\/dapperdahliasbymoose.com\/products\/ghislaine","provider":"Dapper Dahlias By Moose","version":"1.0","type":"link"}