{"product_id":"dls-the-special-informal-decorative-dahlia","title":"DL's \"The Special\" Informal Decorative Dahlia","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDL The Special Informal Decorative Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDL The Special is a truly captivating dahlia with an elegant, moody color palette that immediately sets it apart. Its approximately 5-inch blooms blend \u003cstrong\u003edusty rose, muted mauve, and creamy blush tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, often developing deeper burgundy or plum accents toward the center. The softly layered petals give each flower a romantic, vintage appearance that works beautifully in both the garden and floral design. A prolific bloomer with excellent cutting potential, DL The Special is one of those varieties that earns its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Informal Decorative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e BB (approximately 5 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (approximately 4–4.5 feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnicorn Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dusty Rose \/ Mauve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream \/ Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7843\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bit of History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDL The Special was hybridized by \u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Langstraat of Dandelion Lane Dahlias\u003c\/strong\u003e and released in \u003cstrong\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a relatively new introduction, it remains a highly desirable variety among collectors and specialty cut-flower growers. Beyond its unusual coloring, growers appreciate DL The Special for its productivity—the plants are described as bushy, prolific bloomers and strong tuber producers. Its combination of beautiful coloring, approximately 5-inch blooms, and excellent floral-design potential makes this newer introduction especially exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialty cutting gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWedding and event florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomantic and vintage-inspired arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare dahlia collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDL The Special pairs beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003eKA's Cinder Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e for a rich, tonal palette, \u003cstrong\u003eCafé au Lait\u003c\/strong\u003e for creamy neutral contrast, or \u003cstrong\u003eSweet Nathalie\u003c\/strong\u003e for softer blush tones. It also looks stunning alongside cream or white lisianthus, dusty pink flowers, and delicate greenery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TB Dahilas","offers":[{"title":"$38","offer_id":46558649811014,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/2402\/8742\/files\/IMG_20260908_084138_801.jpg?v=1789135827","url":"https:\/\/tbdahlias.com\/products\/dls-the-special-informal-decorative-dahlia","provider":"TB Dahilas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}