{"product_id":"formby-duke-cutting","title":"Formby Duke - Cutting (unconfirmed)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e🦄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormby Duke\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003eGeorge Harding\u003c\/b\u003e, it is a showstopper in the garden and a highly sought-after focal point in luxury floral designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eCharacteristics: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eForm: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecorative (D) \/ Large Decorative (LD)\u003c\/b\u003e — The blooms are fully double with a high petal count. While commonly listed as a Decorative, its size often places it firmly in the \u003cb\u003eLarge Decorative\u003c\/b\u003e or sometimes even Informal Decorative class. The petals are broad and lush, creating an immense, voluminous flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eColour: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePink Blend (PB) \/ Dusty Pink \/ Antique\u003c\/b\u003e — The color is the most famous trait, a complex, smoky hue that elevates pink into a sophisticated neutral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Hue:\u003c\/b\u003e A \u003cb\u003edusty, muted, antique rose-pink\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003esmoky nude\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUndertones:\u003c\/b\u003e It possesses unique \u003cb\u003ecinnamon, coffee, or bronze undertones\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eBloom Size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGiant (AA) \/ Dinnerplate\u003c\/b\u003e — Blooms are exceptionally large, generally ranging between 8 and 10 inches (20–25 cm) in diameter, truly qualifying it as a \"Dinnerplate\" variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTall\u003c\/b\u003e, typically growing between 4 and 5 feet (120–150 cm). Due to its size, it often requires \u003cb\u003esupport\/staking\u003c\/b\u003e to hold up the heavy blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003ePerformance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eA \u003cb\u003epremium cut flower\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003estrong stems\u003c\/b\u003e, making it worth the extra garden effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003ePlease note that the listing is for \u003cu\u003eone rooted cutting\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eWe 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e improper storage, weather, growing conditions, pest damage, plant performance, failure to thrive or negligence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003ePlease see our policies below for varieties awaiting confirmation of bloom below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Makayla's Meadows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47472386179289,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.makaylasmeadow.ca\/products\/formby-duke-cutting","provider":"Makayla's Meadow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}