Formby Duke - Cutting (unconfirmed)

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Formby Duke is a magnificent and highly coveted dahlia, distinguished by its massive size and uniquely refined, moody color palette. Bred in Tasmania, Australia by the late George Harding, it is a showstopper in the garden and a highly sought-after focal point in luxury floral designs.

Characteristics: 

Form: Decorative (D) / Large Decorative (LD) — The blooms are fully double with a high petal count. While commonly listed as a Decorative, its size often places it firmly in the Large Decorative or sometimes even Informal Decorative class. The petals are broad and lush, creating an immense, voluminous flower.

Colour: Pink Blend (PB) / Dusty Pink / Antique — The color is the most famous trait, a complex, smoky hue that elevates pink into a sophisticated neutral:

• Main Hue: A dusty, muted, antique rose-pink or smoky nude.
• Undertones: It possesses unique cinnamon, coffee, or bronze undertones that deepen as the season progresses, shifting from a clear, warm pink to a much moodier, refined shade in late summer/fall. This complexity is what makes it a bridal favorite.

Bloom Size: Giant (AA) / Dinnerplate — Blooms are exceptionally large, generally ranging between 8 and 10 inches (20–25 cm) in diameter, truly qualifying it as a "Dinnerplate" variety.

Height: Tall, typically growing between 4 and 5 feet (120–150 cm). Due to its size, it often requires support/staking to hold up the heavy blooms.

Performance: A premium cut flower despite its size. It is valued for its reliable form and color consistency. While any Giant variety requires careful tending, 'Formby Duke' is known to produce its striking, huge blooms on strong stems, making it worth the extra garden effort.

Please note that the listing is for one rooted cutting.

• We guarantee you will receive a cutting with a healthy root system at the time of receipt. Please examine your order immediately upon arrival and contact us via email (not social media) within 24 hours if you see an issue with your order. After 24 hours, 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.
• Please see our policies below for varieties awaiting confirmation of bloom below.