{"product_id":"sweet-nathalie","title":"Sweet Nathalie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Nathalie \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the most beloved blush-toned varieties, often described as a smaller, more consistent version of the famous 'Café au Lait'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntroduced in 2006\/2007 and hybridized by \u003cb\u003eLindhout Ornata\u003c\/b\u003e (The Netherlands) or possibly Van der Linden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormal Decorative (FD):\u003c\/b\u003e The blooms are tightly formed and lushly petaled, with a smooth, symmetrical appearance. This well-defined shape contributes to its excellent performance as a cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoft Blush Blend:\u003c\/b\u003e The color is a delicate and highly sought-after blend of pale, romantic hues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimarily \u003cb\u003eBlush Pink\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003ePale Cream\u003c\/b\u003e, with subtle \u003cb\u003ebuff\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eivory\u003c\/b\u003e undertones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe overall effect is a perfect creamy blush, making it the ideal neutral for wedding and soft floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier in the season, some growers note a slight \u003cb\u003elavender undertone\u003c\/b\u003e that later softens to a creamy blush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall (BB):\u003c\/b\u003e The blooms are a \"workable\" and convenient size, generally measuring \u003cb\u003e4 to 6 inches\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e cm to \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e cm) in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium-to-Tall:\u003c\/b\u003e The plant is vigorous and productive, typically growing to a height of \u003cb\u003e3.5 to 4 feet\u003c\/b\u003e (\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\"\u003e1.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e m to \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\"\u003e1.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e m).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Wedding Workhorse:\u003c\/b\u003e 'Sweet Nathalie' is an essential variety for flower farmers, celebrated for its \u003cb\u003econsistent color and manageable size\u003c\/b\u003e, which makes it much easier to incorporate into arrangements than larger, floppier dinnerplates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrong Stems:\u003c\/b\u003e It produces blooms on exceptionally \u003cb\u003elong, straight, and sturdy stems\u003c\/b\u003e, preventing neck droop and ensuring the flowers are held upright—a crucial trait for cut flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHighly Productive:\u003c\/b\u003e Although some growers report it may start blooming slightly later in the season, once established, it is a \u003cb\u003eprolific bloomer\u003c\/b\u003e that produces stem after stem until the first frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGreat Vase Life:\u003c\/b\u003e It offers a reliable vase life (often around 5 days), provided blooms are harvested when they are three-quarters open.\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":46741755134169,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.makaylasmeadow.ca\/products\/sweet-nathalie","provider":"Makayla's Meadow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}