{"product_id":"kari-blue-waterlily-dahlia","title":"Kari Blue Waterlily Dahlia","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKari Blue Waterlily Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKari Blue is an enchanting \u003cstrong\u003elavender Waterlily dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e with soft, gracefully layered petals and an almost luminous quality in the garden. Its cool lavender coloring can shift subtly with the light, creating hints of silvery lilac and soft blue-purple that give this variety its dreamy appearance. The broad, gently curved petals create the classic floating Waterlily silhouette, making Kari Blue an especially beautiful choice for gardeners who love romantic, softer color palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterlily (WL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall — approximately 4–4.5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong to 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 Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery Lilac \/ Blue-Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADS Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7308\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bit of History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKari Blue was introduced by \u003cstrong\u003eD. Smythe in 1995\u003c\/strong\u003e and is associated with \u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is officially classified as a \u003cstrong\u003eWaterlily dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the American Dahlia Society classification \u003cstrong\u003e7308\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it as a lavender Waterlily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its name, Kari Blue isn't a true blue dahlia. Instead, its cool lavender coloring and silvery undertones can create a beautiful blue-lavender impression, particularly in softer evening light. Its unusual coloring combined with its elegant Waterlily form has helped make Kari Blue a sought-after variety among collectors and gardeners looking for something a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Elegant blooms bring beautiful cool tones to arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWedding \u0026amp; Event Florals\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gorgeous for romantic lavender, blush, white, and pastel palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCottage Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Its soft Waterlily form blends beautifully with informal garden plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – A wonderful addition for growers searching for harder-to-find lavender varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKari Blue looks especially beautiful alongside \u003cstrong\u003eSweet Nathalie\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose blush coloring softens its cool lavender tones; \u003cstrong\u003eBloomquist Blush\u003c\/strong\u003e for a romantic pastel combination; or a creamy-white variety such as \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Nettie\u003c\/strong\u003e for a clean, sophisticated contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mixed garden plantings, pair it with \u003cstrong\u003ewhite lisianthus, blush cosmos, feverfew, or silvery foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e to emphasize Kari Blue's dreamy lavender coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TB Dahilas","offers":[{"title":"16.00","offer_id":46522981711942,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/2402\/8742\/files\/IMG_20260908_084138_647.webp?v=1788909206","url":"https:\/\/tbdahlias.com\/products\/kari-blue-waterlily-dahlia","provider":"TB Dahilas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}