{"product_id":"lover-boy-1","title":"Lover Boy","description":"\u003cp\u003eLover Boy brings the kind of deep color that makes a planting feel instantly richer, and he holds his own in an arrangement. Red\/burgundy, with narrower pointed petals that create a lively, starburst-like profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloomed at Hedge \u0026amp; Alchemy in our 2026 garden.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📖 From the journal of Hedge \u0026amp; Alchemy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWow. I did not expect to fall for a red flower, but he is rich, luscious, sultry, romantic, and gorgeous. It’s the perfect red to me: not too dark and not too bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Cultivar Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder \/ Hybridizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nick Gitts (Swan Island Dahlias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Introduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Cactus (SC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADS Classification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2207 (B \/ Medium, over 6 to 8 inches \/ Semi-Cactus \/ Dark Red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut Flower Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good. The form lends itself well to bouquet work; vase life can vary with harvest stage and conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShow \u0026amp; Exhibition Flower Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 In the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms are reported at approximately 6 inches. The semi-cactus flowers are described as red\/burgundy, with narrower pointed petals that create a lively, starburst-like profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually around 4.5 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuber Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not yet tracked at Hedge \u0026amp; Alchemy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hedge \u0026 Alchemy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54078555357457,"sku":"clade-e5d6a64d-f863-47e3-9dca-cdbbe1a8afee","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/6754\/7409\/files\/CDB2BC45-73DC-4B93-8FC6-93F5DDE574F1.jpg?v=1790649695","url":"https:\/\/www.hedgeandalchemy.com\/products\/lover-boy-1","provider":"Hedge \u0026 Alchemy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}