{"product_id":"veca-lucia","title":"Veca Lucia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeca Lucia \u003c\/strong\u003edahlia is a dazzling, multi-tonal variety, prized for its unique, painterly colors and contrasting picotee edge. It was hybridized by \u003cb\u003eLou Paradise\u003c\/b\u003e and introduced in \u003cb\u003e1997\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm: \u003c\/strong\u003eVeca Lucia' is consistently classified as an \u003cb\u003eInformal Decorative\u003c\/b\u003e dahlia. This form is characterized by fully double blooms where the ray florets (petals) are often long, twisted, or slightly rolled, with an irregular arrangement that gives the flower a \"frilly\" or less formal appearance. The petals often curve slightly toward the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Blend (LB) and Picotee:\u003c\/b\u003e 'Veca Lucia' is classified as a \u003cb\u003eLight Blend (LB)\u003c\/b\u003e, but it is the vibrant combination of colors and the unique picotee edging that makes it extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/b\u003e The petals display a soft, swirly blend of \u003cb\u003elavender-pink, cream, and magenta\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePicotee Edge:\u003c\/b\u003e The most notable feature is a contrasting, deep \u003cb\u003emagenta or plum \"picotee\" edge\u003c\/b\u003e (a narrow band of color) on the tips of the petals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCenter Glow:\u003c\/b\u003e Some growers also note a \u003cb\u003ecreamy yellow center\u003c\/b\u003e that can create a glowing effect as the bloom unfurls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size: Medium (B)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e The blooms typically measure \u003cb\u003e6 to 8 inches\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\"\u003e15\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 class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e cm) across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccording to the American Dahlia Society (ADS) classification, blooms of this diameter are categorized as \u003cb\u003eMedium (B)\u003c\/b\u003e, making this a substantial, attention-grabbing flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTall:\u003c\/b\u003e The plant is known for its tall, full stature, generally growing to a height of \u003cb\u003e4 to 4.5 feet\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\"\u003e1.2\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 aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e1.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e m) tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShowy and Eye-Catching:\u003c\/b\u003e The unusual combination of soft and deep colors, highlighted by the striking magenta picotee edge, ensures that 'Veca Lucia' is an absolute standout both in the garden and in floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrong Stems:\u003c\/b\u003e It produces blooms on tall, strong stems, which is a desirable trait for a cutting variety, making it easy to harvest and arrange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExcellent Cut Flower:\u003c\/b\u003e It is a highly valued flower for cutting gardens, as its large size and unique color pattern add significant drama and interest to large bouquets and design work.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Makayla's Meadows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46741757395161,"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_6d2e31d3-3d1e-4256-9250-758008ab76e5.png?v=1759555351","url":"https:\/\/www.makaylasmeadow.ca\/products\/veca-lucia","provider":"Makayla's Meadow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}