{"product_id":"veca-lucia-informal-decorative-dahlia","title":"Veca Lucia Informal Decorative Dahlia","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeca Lucia Informal Decorative Dahlia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeca Lucia is a spectacular dahlia with large, whimsical blooms in a painterly blend of \u003cstrong\u003esoft lavender, creamy white, and rich purple-magenta\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its long, twisting petals are often finished with deeper purple picotee tips, creating incredible movement and dimension throughout the flower. Each bloom can show slightly different coloring, making Veca Lucia an especially captivating variety for gardeners who love dahlias with personality and dramatic form.\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 B (approximately 6–8 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Tall (approximately 48–60 inches)\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 Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream\/White with Purple-Magenta Picotee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bit of History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeca Lucia was introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1997 by renowned San Francisco Bay Area dahlia hybridizer Lou Paradise\u003c\/strong\u003e. Officially classified as a \u003cstrong\u003eLight Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, this variety is recognized for its large informal decorative blooms and distinctive combination of lavender, white, and deeper purple tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeca Lucia has also established an impressive reputation on the show bench. It has earned recognition in Dahlia Society of California competitions, including being named Best B bloom at the society's 2022 show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unusual twisting petals, picotee coloring, and impressive bloom size have helped Veca Lucia 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\u003eCutting gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhibition and show gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialty dahlia collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeca Lucia pairs beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003eCafé au Lait\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSnoho Sonia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other lavender, cream, blush, and deep-purple dahlias. Its complex coloring also works beautifully with white lisianthus and soft greenery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TB Dahilas","offers":[{"title":"$25","offer_id":50524230647878,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/2402\/8742\/files\/IMG_20260925_100132_766.jpg?v=1790635614","url":"https:\/\/tbdahlias.com\/products\/veca-lucia-informal-decorative-dahlia","provider":"TB Dahilas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}