{"product_id":"irish-d-porter-cutting","title":"Irish D Porter - Cutting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrish D Porter \u003c\/strong\u003ewas introduced in 2019 by \u003cb\u003eSteve \u0026amp; Sandy Boley\u003c\/b\u003e (of Birch Bay Dahlias, Whatcom County, Washington, USA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePompon (P)\u003c\/b\u003e. This variety exhibits a highly sought-after, symmetrical, and perfectly rounded ball shape. The petals are tightly involute (rolled inward), giving it a crisp, tidy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eBlush \/ Light Pink (PK)\u003c\/b\u003e. The petals are a beautiful, soft blend that often appears as \u003cb\u003echampagne, delicate blush pink, or light cream\u003c\/b\u003e with a pink wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe center often retains a \u003cb\u003elighter, eggnog or light yellow tone\u003c\/b\u003e, giving the bloom a soft inner glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe color works flawlessly with cream and blush palettes, making it a favorite for wedding and market bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003ePompon\u003c\/b\u003e size, meaning a small, petite bloom typically ranging from \u003cb\u003e1.5 to 2 inches (3.5 to 5 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: A robust plant that generally grows to \u003cb\u003e3 to 4 feet (90–120 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCut Flower Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e This variety is a champion cut flower. It is noted for being \u003cb\u003eextremely productive\u003c\/b\u003e (producing \"oodles\" of blooms) on long, sturdy stems that are excellent for cutting. Its diminutive size is perfect for adding texture and scale variation to mixed bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVase Life:\u003c\/b\u003e Has a respectable vase life of around \u003cb\u003e5 days\u003c\/b\u003e with proper harvesting and care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGarden Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Its neat habit and incredible production make it highly valued in cutting gardens. It is beloved by flower farmers for its reliability and its perfect blush tone, which is often difficult to achieve in dahlias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\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 that is true to variety. 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\u003cbr\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":47469373784281,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/7494\/3705\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c59b5bf1-6ef2-401d-a92d-a817422bffed.png?v=1756442057","url":"https:\/\/www.makaylasmeadow.ca\/products\/irish-d-porter-cutting","provider":"Makayla's Meadow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}