Gerrie Hoek is a heritage variety, hybridized by Hoek from the Netherlands and introduced in 1942 (sometimes cited as 1945). Characteristics: Form: Waterlily (WL). This is its most defining characteristic. The blooms are fully double, but relatively shallow and flat, with broad, rounded petals arranged symmetrically, giving the flower a delicate, waterlily-like appearance. Color: Pink (PK). The blooms are a soft, beautiful shell pink or bubblegum pink, often with a slightly paler, almost white margin on the petal tips and a subtle, deeper rose-pink near the centre. Bloom Size: Medium (B), typically ranging from 4 to 6 inches (10–15 cm) in diameter. Height: A tall, robust plant, growing to about 3 to 4 feet (90–120 cm) in height. Performance: 'Gerrie Hoek' is known for being an outstanding, prolific bloomer with long, sturdy stems, making it one of the most popular and reliable dahlias for wedding and cut-flower work. Please note that the listing is for one tuber. We guarantee you will receive a viable tuber true to variety, with an eye and healthy neck. Please examine your order immediately upon arrival and contact us via email (not social media) within 7 days if you see an issue with your order. After that 7 days the buyer accepts full responsibility for the tuber as we cannot be held responsible for improper storage, weather, growing conditions, pest damage, plant performance, failure to thrive or negligence.