{"product_id":"rm-lemon-ice","title":"RM Lemon Ice","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRM Lemon Ice Dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool as ice, with just enough sunshine to keep things interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RM Lemon Ice is a beautiful 2026 introduction from Hailey Sly of River Merle Farm in Washington, featuring 3½–4-inch Miniature Formal Decorative blooms in soft, icy yellow with shimmering golden tips. Delicate pinstriping and subtle lavender undertones on the backs of the petals add an unexpected touch of color to this elegant American-bred dahlia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome dahlias practically shout for attention with brilliant reds, fiery oranges, and colors that can be spotted from the next county.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRM Lemon Ice takes a different approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's cool, sophisticated, and quietly spectacular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 2026 by Hailey Sly of River Merle Farm in Washington, RM Lemon Ice features beautifully formed flowers in a soft, icy shade of yellow. The petals are delicately tipped with warmer gold, creating a subtle contrast that gives each bloom a luminous appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the real magic is in the details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine pinstriping adds interest to the petals, while faint lavender undertones on their reverse introduce an unexpected touch of cool color. Depending on how the flower is positioned, those lavender hints can create a lovely contrast with the pale yellow face of the bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's an unusual combination that gives RM Lemon Ice far more personality than the words \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow dahlia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e might suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers measure approximately 3½–4 inches across and have a Miniature Formal Decorative form, with neatly arranged petals creating full, rounded blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat manageable flower size makes RM Lemon Ice particularly attractive for mixed bouquets. Its soft coloring pairs beautifully with white, cream, blush, pale lavender, and other pastel dahlias, while the golden highlights offer just enough warmth to keep an arrangement from looking washed out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original breeder reports plants reaching approximately 5–5½ feet tall, although another grower has recorded a shorter height of around 4 feet. As with many dahlias, final height can vary with growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its potential height, I recommend providing sturdy support early in the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Merle Farm specifically identifies RM Lemon Ice as a good choice for cut flowers and bouquets. However, reliable cultivar-specific measurements of vase life, stem strength, and productivity have not yet been established across multiple growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a relatively new introduction, RM Lemon Ice still has some growing history to accumulate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we can appreciate right now is its beautiful combination of flower form, delicate coloring, and those unexpected lavender undertones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gardeners who enjoy subtle colors and interesting details, this is one worth a closer look.\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 Lemon Ice\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\u003eADS Color Listing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow (Y)\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 3½–4 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 Icy pale yellow with golden tips, delicate pinstriping, and subtle lavender undertones on the petal reverse\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 according to the breeder; height may vary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recommended by the breeder for bouquets and floral arrangements\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 Recommended due to potential height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction Year:\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\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\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 Sly\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, USA\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\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRM Lemon Ice is an original introduction from Hailey Sly of River Merle Farm, the American breeding program behind the RM series of dahlias.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variety combines soft yellow coloring with golden petal tips, delicate striping, and lavender undertones, producing an elegant flower with an unusual interplay of warm and cool shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts approximately 4-inch Formal Decorative blooms make it an appealing addition to gardens and floral arrangements.\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 thought the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Ice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sounded like something I ought to be ordering on a hot summer afternoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreferably while sitting in the shade, with absolutely no greenhouse chores waiting for me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, I haven't figured out how to make that happen very often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this dahlia certainly looks refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love the combination of that pale, icy yellow with the warmer golden tips. And then you turn a flower around and discover those subtle lavender tones hiding on the backs of the petals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's like finding out your lemonade has a secret ingredient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blooms are also a really useful size for floral arrangements. Not so big that they dominate everything around them, but substantial enough to make an impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd with plants potentially reaching 5½ feet tall, this little frozen dessert apparently comes in a family-sized serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRM Lemon Ice won't keep you cool during a July heat wave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut it might make you forget about the temperature for a minute or two.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd around here, I'll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67718427574485,"sku":"5860","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/1454\/9205\/files\/IMG_7043.jpg?v=1793485709","url":"https:\/\/dapperdahliasbymoose.com\/products\/rm-lemon-ice","provider":"Dapper Dahlias By Moose","version":"1.0","type":"link"}