{"product_id":"rm-ballet-blush","title":"RM Ballet Blush","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRM Ballet Blush Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft blush-pink and creamy petals, delicate golden warmth, and long, sturdy dark stems. RM Ballet Blush is a romantic new American dahlia with the kind of understated beauty that makes wedding florists fall in love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome dahlias demand attention with enormous flowers and outrageous colors. RM Ballet Blush takes a different approach. It doesn't need to shout to get noticed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 2026 by River Merle Farm in Washington, this beautiful new variety produces approximately 4-inch Formal Decorative blooms in soft blush-pink and creamy tones. A gentle golden warmth near the center adds depth to the coloring, creating a flower that feels both elegant and inviting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neatly arranged petals give the blooms their classic decorative appearance, while occasional petaloids add an unexpected touch of personality. These small, petal-like structures may appear among the regular petals, giving certain flowers a slightly different character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut RM Ballet Blush isn't just another pretty face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of its most appealing qualities is its cutting potential. The breeder specifically describes long, dark, sturdy stems that make this variety particularly well suited to harvesting and arranging. Those darker stems provide an attractive contrast to the soft-colored flowers, while the delicate coloring makes RM Ballet Blush a natural candidate for wedding bouquets, romantic arrangements, and sophisticated floral designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants reach approximately 5–5½ feet tall, providing plenty of garden presence without relying on oversized blooms. As with other tall dahlias, sturdy staking is recommended to keep plants supported throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of soft coloring and strong cutting stems makes RM Ballet Blush especially interesting for flower growers and florists looking for romantic colors with practical arranging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a recent introduction, reliable information about productivity and vase life is still limited. Nevertheless, the breeder's firsthand observations regarding stem quality and floral use provide a promising foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're growing dahlias for your own garden, creating beautiful bouquets, or searching for something special for wedding work, RM Ballet Blush offers a lovely combination of elegance, charm, and useful cutting characteristics.\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 RM Ballet Blush\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 Miniature Formal Decorative (M FD)\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 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 Soft blush pink and cream, with warm golden tones near the center\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 5–5½ 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 Long, dark, sturdy stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 cutting, 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\u003eDistinctive Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Occasional petaloids among the petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Staking recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Introduced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026\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 Hailey — River Merle Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Farm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e River Merle Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Introduced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRM Ballet Blush is a 2026 American introduction developed by Hailey at River Merle Farm in Washington.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variety combines romantic blush-and-cream coloring with the long, sturdy stems prized by cut-flower growers. Its occasional petaloids add a distinctive finishing touch to an already lovely flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoose's Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRM Ballet Blush sounds like something that ought to be wearing a tutu and performing at the Metropolitan Opera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd looking at those soft pink-and-cream flowers, I can almost picture it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut here's what I like about this one: underneath all that delicate ballerina beauty are some seriously sturdy stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApparently, this ballerina has been spending time in the weight room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's a combination I appreciate. 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