The Irish Candy dahlia is a playful and exceptionally high-performing variety introduced by the Corbetts. It is celebrated for its bright, "sweet" coloring and impeccable symmetry—a top-tier choice for adding a cheerful, high-contrast element to both summer bouquets and exhibition benches. Color: Pink (PK) / White Bi-color. A clean, luminous white base with distinct, vivid raspberry-pink or candy-apple red tipping on each petal. The contrast is exceptionally sharp and clean, providing a "painted" or "starlight" look that remains vibrant and crisp throughout the season. Form: Ball (BA). A tight, perfectly spherical bloom shape with layers of cupped petals spiraling in flawless symmetry. ADS Classification: M BA PK (Miniature Ball Pink). Bloom Size: Miniature (M). Blooms are typically around 3 to 3.5 inches (7.5–9 cm) in diameter, offering the ideal "boutique" size for handheld bouquets and adding a detailed "pop" of pattern to centerpieces. Height: Mid-Height. Grows to approximately 3.5 to 4.5 feet (105–135 cm) tall, with a sturdy, upright growth habit and healthy, deep green foliage. Performance: Highly Productive Cut Flower. Praised for its long, exceptionally straight, and strong stems that make harvesting efficient. It is a reliable and prolific bloomer known for its excellent vase life and its ability to produce high-quality, show-standard stems consistently until the first frost.
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