{"product_id":"ottos-thrill","title":"Otto's Thrill","description":"\u003cp\u003eOtto's Thrill brings a gentle color story to the patch, and she is especially lovely when the goal is softness rather than high contrast. Pink dinnerplate, with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🕯️ History \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1956 by Otto Aumiller, Otto’s Thrill is a true mid-century American classic. Growing these older dahlias is partly an act of preservation for me: every season they survive is another season they can be shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Cultivar Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder \/ Hybridizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Otto Aumiller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Introduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1956\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 Informal Decorative (ID)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADS Classification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1108 (A \/ Large, over 8 to 10 inches \/ Informal Decorative \/ Lavender)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut Flower Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best as a focal flower. The large blooms make a statement and appreciate strong stems, staking, and careful handling.\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 9 inches. Informal decorative blooms show pink dinnerplate, with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 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 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":54078556864785,"sku":"clade-8734fb7a-b9fe-4599-b3c6-ae34af77b716","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/6754\/7409\/files\/otto-s-thrill-1-clade.webp?v=1790537926","url":"https:\/\/www.hedgeandalchemy.com\/products\/ottos-thrill","provider":"Hedge \u0026 Alchemy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}