The ASH Lavender dahlia is a serene and sophisticated variety hybridized by Louisa of ASH Blooms in British Columbia, Canada. It is highly valued for its cool, calming tones and its ability to provide a vertical, "dreamy" presence in both the garden landscape and wedding floral designs. Color: Lavender (LV). A soft, clear lavender with clean, cool undertones. It maintains its crisp color throughout the heat of summer and takes on a more luminous, ethereal quality in the softer light of autumn. Form: Formal Decorative (FD). Known for its highly pleasing, symmetrical petal arrangement and full, rounded bloom shape that holds its center well. ADS Classification: FD (Formal Decorative). Bloom Size: Small (BB). Blooms typically measure approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter—a versatile "designer size" that works perfectly in hand-tied bouquets and centerpieces. Height: Tall. A vigorous grower that reaches a stature of 4.5 to 5.5 feet (135–165 cm) tall, producing exceptionally long, straight stems. Performance: Productive and Clean. Praised for its prolific blooming habit and sturdy stem quality. It is a reliable producer of showy blooms and healthy tubers, noted for having excellent "clean" foliage that frames the lavender flowers beautifully.
