Fairytale

Fairytale leans romantic rather than flashy, and she brings a lovely softness to both the border and the vase. Soft pink, with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.

Bloomed at Hedge & Alchemy in our 2026 garden.

📖 From the journal of Hedge & Alchemy

Probably my favorite. She really does feel like a magical fairytale: a waterlily-like bloom with unreal coloring, pointed petals, and bright white tips. Absolutely stunning in person and beautiful in bouquets.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Swan Island Dahlias
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Informal Decorative (ID)
• ADS Classification Number: 3110 (BB / Small, over 4 to 6 inches / Informal Decorative / Light 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 inches. Informal decorative blooms show soft pink, with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 4 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 4 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.