{"product_id":"formby-monarch-informal-decorative-dahlia","title":"Formby Monarch Informal Decorative Dahlia 🇦🇺","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormby Monarch Informal Decorative Dahlia \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormby Monarch is an impressive Australian-bred dahlia known for its enormous, romantic blooms in shades of dusty watermelon pink, salmon, and soft peach. Each dinner-plate-sized flower unfolds with layers of sweeping, slightly irregular petals, often finished with subtle warm golden tips. With its vintage coloring and commanding size, Formby Monarch creates an unforgettable focal point in the garden and is especially appealing to growers who love unusual Australian varieties.\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 A – Large (8–10 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall (approximately 48–60 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnicorn Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dusty Pink \/ Watermelon Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach, Salmon \u0026amp; Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3378\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bit of History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormby Monarch was bred by renowned Australian dahlia breeder \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Harding of Devonport, Tasmania\u003c\/strong\u003e. Introduced in the early 1980s, it is part of Harding's well-known \"Formby\" line of dahlias. Harding developed more than 100 named Formby varieties during his breeding career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormby Monarch was developed with exhibition qualities in mind and has earned recognition on the show bench. Its combination of exceptionally large blooms, dusty pink coloring, and distinctive golden-tipped petals has helped it remain a sought-after variety decades after its introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement and exhibition gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinner-plate dahlia collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialty cutting gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge event and statement floral arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormby Monarch's warm dusty-pink and salmon tones pair beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003eCafé au Lait\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFlorelie Guava\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eFlorelie Kindness\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also looks stunning alongside cream, blush, apricot, and soft burgundy flowers for a romantic late-summer palette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TB Dahilas","offers":[{"title":"$50","offer_id":50503499350086,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/2402\/8742\/files\/IMG_20260815_181513_782.jpg?v=1790282881","url":"https:\/\/tbdahlias.com\/products\/formby-monarch-informal-decorative-dahlia","provider":"TB Dahilas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}