{"product_id":"nuit-dete","title":"Nuit D'Ete","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNuit d'Été \u003c\/b\u003e(French for \"Summer Night\") is a popular and dramatic variety highly sought after for its intense, dark color and spiky form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e This cultivar was bred in France and is often associated with the cut flower trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCactus (C)\u003c\/b\u003e. This form is characterized by fully double, spiky blooms where the ray florets (petals) are long, narrow, and rolled (revolute) backward for more than half their length, giving the flower a dramatically pointed or quill-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDeep Crimson\/Maroon, almost Black\u003c\/b\u003e. It is famously known as one of the darkest dahlias available. The petals are a rich, velvety burgundy-maroon, with the innermost or central florets often appearing so deep in color that they look \u003cb\u003eblack\u003c\/b\u003e. This intensity adds a striking, sophisticated, and moody contrast to any garden or arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMedium (B)\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eSmall (BB)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e The blooms typically measure between \u003cb\u003e5 to 6 inches (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mclose\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAccording to the American Dahlia Society (ADS) classification, this range places it in the BB (Small) or the lower end of the B (Medium) category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e The plant has a medium-to-tall stature, generally growing to a height of \u003cb\u003e3 to 4 feet (90–120 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDramatic Effect:\u003c\/b\u003e The combination of its deep, dark color and spiky, sculptural form makes 'Nuit d'Été' a powerful element in floral design, adding depth, texture, and high contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExcellent Cut Flower:\u003c\/b\u003e It is considered a superb cut flower, held on good, sturdy stems that are suitable for bouquets. The more the flowers are cut and deadheaded, the more prolific the plant becomes.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\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\u003cspan style=\"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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Makayla's Meadows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47346999722201,"sku":null,"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_02865028-2e45-44a8-9435-52cd19d6d59f.png?v=1759298008","url":"https:\/\/www.makaylasmeadow.ca\/products\/nuit-dete","provider":"Makayla's Meadow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}