DL's The Special

DL's The Special is a soft, romantic miniature informal decorative in rose, mauve, blush, and cream. Her petals loosen outward rather than locking into rigid symmetry, giving the bloom a painterly, garden-grown quality while staying within the miniature class.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Melissa Langstraat
• Year of Introduction: 2026
• Origin: USA
• Form: Informal Decorative (ID)
• ADS Classification Number: 4110 (M / Miniature / Informal Decorative / Light Blend)
• Cut Flower Status: Good. Her soft blended palette makes her especially useful in romantic and garden-style arrangements.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Confirm current ADS registration and local show eligibility before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Approximately 4 inches or less, blending rose, mauve, blush, and cream through an informal decorative form.
• Plant Height & Habit: Mature height is still being tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.
• Growing Notes: Pinch early for branching and provide support as needed for wind and flower weight.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.