The Bloomquist Fruity Drink dahlia is a festive and uniquely charming variety created by the renowned hybridizer Paul Bloomquist. It is celebrated for its unusual "splashed" coloring and sweet, open-centered style—making it a must-have for gardeners looking to add a pop of cool, tropical color to their collection. Color: Lavender (L) / Fuchsia Striations. Features soft lavender ray petals that are accented with bold fuchsia "splashes" or striations. This festive color palette is complemented by matching collar petals, creating a cohesive and joyful "fruit punch" appearance Form: Collarette (CO). A whimsical open-centered form consisting of a single row of flat outer petals surrounding a central disc, with an inner "collar" of smaller, ruffled petaloids. ADS Classification: 9008. Bloom Size: Small (BB). Blooms typically measure 4 to 5 inches (10–12.5 cm) in diameter, offering a larger and more impactful scale than many other collarette varieties. Height: Medium. Grows to approximately 3 to 4 feet (90–120 cm) tall, maintaining a sturdy and manageable habit in the garden. Performance: High-Performance Garden & Seed Parent. Praised for its "happy" and festive garden presence and long, thin stems. In addition to being a reliable bloomer, it is consistently noted as an amazing seed parent for those interested in dahlia breeding.
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