{"product_id":"venus","title":"Venus","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🦄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenus\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning, highly-coveted variety that brings a soft, ethereal palette to the garden and vase. It was introduced in \u003cb\u003e2016\u003c\/b\u003e by the Canadian hybridizer \u003cb\u003eAu Beau Pré\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\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollarette or Open Center (CO\/NO):\u003c\/b\u003e 'Venus' is primarily classified as an \u003cb\u003eOpen Center (NO)\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eCollarette (CO)\u003c\/b\u003e form dahlia. This classification means the center of the bloom is not fully double, displaying a central disc surrounded by a ring of ray florets. Specifically, the Collarette form features an inner ring of smaller, petal-like florets (the \"collarette\") that are a different colour or texture from the main ray petals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNovelty (NX):\u003c\/b\u003e Some growers also categorize it as a \u003cb\u003eNovelty Open Center (NO)\u003c\/b\u003e form, acknowledging its unique colour blend and delicate appearance that sets it apart from standard open-center types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Shade Blend (LB) or Bronze\/Orange:\u003c\/b\u003e 'Venus' is celebrated for its highly desirable, unique colour blend often described as a \u003cb\u003epastel peach\u003c\/b\u003e with varying hints of \u003cb\u003epink, apricot, and soft salmon\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMain Petals:\u003c\/b\u003e Creamy peach and apricot with pink and salmon highlights, creating a gentle, watercolor-like gradation of hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCentral Disc:\u003c\/b\u003e A cheerful, bright \u003cb\u003esunny yellow\u003c\/b\u003e disc, which invites pollinators. The petals surrounding the center often shift to a deeper shade of \u003cb\u003esoft orange\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003ebronze\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom size: (Small to Medium (BB\/A) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e Blooms typically measure \u003cb\u003e4 to 5 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\"\u003e13\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 \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\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e inches 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\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e inches (\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) are categorized as \u003cb\u003eSmall (BB)\u003c\/b\u003e, and 'Venus' fits perfectly into this range. Some sources list blooms at \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\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e inches, placing it towards the larger end of the Small category.\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\u003eMedium-to-Tall:\u003c\/b\u003e The plant grows to a substantial height, generally reaching \u003cb\u003e4 to 4.5 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\"\u003e1.2\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 class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\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, making it a prominent feature in the garden.\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\u003ePollinator Magnet:\u003c\/b\u003e The open center structure makes the sunny yellow disc readily accessible, ensuring the bloom is a favorite of \u003cb\u003ebees and other pollinators\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood Tuber Producer:\u003c\/b\u003e This variety is noted by some growers as being very \u003cb\u003egenerous with tubers\u003c\/b\u003e and producing clumps that are easy to split for propagation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVase Life Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Like many open-centered dahlias, 'Venus' may have a slightly shorter vase life than fully double varieties. For the longest enjoyment in a bouquet, it's recommended to cut the blooms just as they open, before the central disc florets have fully matured and been visited by bees.\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makayla's Meadows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46741757460697,"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_d3de53fd-cfa9-4486-84e1-ec4ada04fe01.png?v=1760447471","url":"https:\/\/www.makaylasmeadow.ca\/products\/venus","provider":"Makayla's Meadow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}