Narrows Ryder Dahlia Narrows Ryder is an elegant, cloud-soft dahlia with creamy white petals and the faintest kiss of blush at the center. In the field it reads as a clean, gentle white with a pale buttery heart and a whisper of lavender, holding its color beautifully even in intense summer sun. It’s the kind of bloom that quietly elevates every arrangement without ever shouting for attention. Plants are strong and reliable, reaching around 5 feet tall and producing a steady flush of small formal decorative blooms. With 4" flowers on long, straight stems, Narrow’s Ryder is a dream for wedding work and for anyone building a refined blush-and-white palette. Form: Small Formal Decorative (FD) Color: Creamy white with very soft blush/lavender center Bloom Size: 4" (BB, small) Height: 5 ft Bloom Time: Midseason to Frost Ideal For: Wedding work, blush-and-white palettes, refined cut-flower gardens Growing Instructions: Plant after all danger of frost has passed, in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Space 12–18" apart. Pinch at 12–16" to encourage strong branching and long stems. Provide staking or corral support as plants grow. Water deeply 1–2 times per week and keep blooms cut or deadheaded to encourage continuous flowering from summer through frost.