{"product_id":"rivers-fancy-santa-informal-decorative-dahlia","title":"River's Fancy Santa Informal Decorative Dahlia","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiver's Fancy Santa Informal Decorative Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiver’s Fancy Santa is a cheerful, eye-catching dahlia that brings a little Christmas magic to the garden! Its \u003cstrong\u003ebright red and crisp white petals\u003c\/strong\u003e create a playful bicolor display, with the pattern and balance of color varying from bloom to bloom. The loosely arranged, slightly twisting petals give it a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eInformal Decorative form\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding movement and personality to every flower. No two blooms are exactly alike, making River’s Fancy Santa especially fun to grow, cut, and photograph.\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 Informal Decorative (ID)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e BB — approximately 4–6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall — approximately 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 Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADS Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3115 — Bicolor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7315\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bit of History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiver’s Fancy Santa is a \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.-bred dahlia hybridized by Eugene Kenyon\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its memorable red-and-white coloring makes the name especially fitting—the blooms have a festive appearance reminiscent of classic Christmas colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most charming characteristics of River’s Fancy Santa is its variability. Individual blooms can display different amounts and placements of red and white, so flowers produced by the same plant may look noticeably different from one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of unusual coloring, 4–6 inch blooms, and Informal Decorative form makes it a wonderful choice for gardeners who enjoy dahlias with plenty of character.\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 – Bright, distinctive blooms make arrangements instantly more interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatement Bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e – The red-and-white bicolor pattern provides incredible contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – A fun River’s variety for growers building a specialty collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Displays\u003c\/strong\u003e – Its bold coloring stands out beautifully among softer-colored dahlias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair River’s Fancy Santa with \u003cstrong\u003eBride to Be\u003c\/strong\u003e or another creamy-white dahlia to highlight its white markings, or add a deep red variety such as \u003cstrong\u003eSpartacus\u003c\/strong\u003e for a dramatic red-and-white combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mixed bouquets, it also looks beautiful with \u003cstrong\u003ewhite lisianthus, feverfew, eucalyptus, and other soft greenery\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing its distinctive bicolor blooms to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TB Dahilas","offers":[{"title":"$20","offer_id":46522985414726,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/2402\/8742\/files\/IMG_20260908_084138_769.jpg?v=1788909734","url":"https:\/\/tbdahlias.com\/products\/rivers-fancy-santa-informal-decorative-dahlia","provider":"TB Dahilas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}