Bloomquist Orion

Bloomquist Orion is all depth and atmosphere, and she gives the garden a dramatic counterpoint to softer pastel blooms. A richly layered dark blend with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Unknown
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Unknown
• Form: Informal Decorative (ID)
• ADS Classification Number: 3113 (BB / Small, over 4 to 6 inches / Informal Decorative / Dark Blend).
• Cut Flower Status: Good. The form lends itself well to bouquet work; vase life can vary with harvest stage and conditions.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Not confirmed as ADS-registered. It may still be useful in garden displays or classes allowed by a local schedule, but current show eligibility should be checked before entry.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 5.5 inches. Informal decorative blooms show a richly layered dark blend with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 10 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 10 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.