{"product_id":"ice-tea","title":"Ice Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIce Tea Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-35\"\u003ewas introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35\"\u003e2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35\"\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35\"\u003eSwan Island Dahlias (USA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"\u003e, with Gitts noted as the hybridizer.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"\u003eForm: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Decorative (FD).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange \/ Bronze (OR\/BR).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The color is complex and highly sought after, resembling a true glass of iced tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe base color is a rich, warm \u003cb\u003eamber-orange, peach, or soft coral\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is often overlaid or blended with \u003cb\u003ebronze, raspberry, or warm pink\/brown hues\u003c\/b\u003e, especially toward the tips and edges of the petals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe color intensity can shift depending on the growing season and heat, making it a dynamic and beautiful addition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"citation-31\"\u003eMiniature (M) \/ Small, typically ranging from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-31\"\u003e3 to 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\"\u003e (7.5 to 10 cm) in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30\"\u003e A robust, compact plant that generally grows to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30\"\u003e3 to 3.5 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30 citation-end-30\"\u003e (90–105 cm) tall, though some reports suggest up to 4 feet.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"6\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29\"\u003eCut Flower Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29\"\u003e 'Ice Tea' is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29\"\u003echampion cut flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29 citation-end-29\"\u003e and a favorite among flower farmers.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"7\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003eIt is noted for being \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003eincredibly prolific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003e (a non-stop producer) on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003elong, sturdy stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28 citation-end-28\"\u003e that hold the bloom upright without bending.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"8\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Its smaller size and unique color make it an excellent filler for bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVase Life:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27\"\u003e Has an excellent, respectable vase life of around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27\"\u003e5 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003e (which is average to good for a dahlia) with proper harvesting and care, and is considered a very reliable variety.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGarden Use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\"\u003e Its compact yet vigorous habit makes it ideal for borders or as a key producer in a cutting garden.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is highly valued for its warm, versatile tones, which pair beautifully with pink, coral, yellow, and deep red color combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that the listing is for \u003cu\u003eone tuber\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eWe 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e improper storage, weather, growing conditions, pest damage, plant performance, failure to thrive or negligence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makayla's Meadows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46730562732249,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/7494\/3705\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b120587b-c095-42c5-924c-7bbfd707bf8c.png?v=1756789692","url":"https:\/\/www.makaylasmeadow.ca\/products\/ice-tea","provider":"Makayla's Meadow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}