Ice Tea

Ice Tea Dahlia was introduced in 2013 by Swan Island Dahlias (USA), with Gitts noted as the hybridizer.

Characteristics:

Form: Formal Decorative (FD). This variety presents a neat, highly symmetrical bloom with uniformly flat, slightly recurved petals. It is sometimes classified as a Miniature or Small Decorative type.

Color: Orange / Bronze (OR/BR). The color is complex and highly sought after, resembling a true glass of iced tea.

• The base color is a rich, warm amber-orange, peach, or soft coral.
• This is often overlaid or blended with bronze, raspberry, or warm pink/brown hues, especially toward the tips and edges of the petals.
• The color intensity can shift depending on the growing season and heat, making it a dynamic and beautiful addition.

Bloom Size: Miniature (M) / Small, typically ranging from 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm) in diameter.

Height: A robust, compact plant that generally grows to 3 to 3.5 feet (90–105 cm) tall, though some reports suggest up to 4 feet.

Performance: 

• Cut Flower Quality: 'Ice Tea' is a champion cut flower and a favorite among flower farmers. It is noted for being incredibly prolific (a non-stop producer) on long, sturdy stems that hold the bloom upright without bending. Its smaller size and unique color make it an excellent filler for bouquets.
• Vase Life: Has an excellent, respectable vase life of around 5 days (which is average to good for a dahlia) with proper harvesting and care, and is considered a very reliable variety.
• Garden Use: Its compact yet vigorous habit makes it ideal for borders or as a key producer in a cutting garden. It is highly valued for its warm, versatile tones, which pair beautifully with pink, coral, yellow, and deep red color combinations.

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.