{"product_id":"rivers-dark-chocolate","title":"River's Dark Chocolate","description":"\u003cp\u003eRiver's Dark Chocolate brings a richer, moodier note to the garden, and she feels perfectly at home among the dusky end of the dahlia palette. Dark mahogany, with neatly arranged, fully double petals and a polished geometric 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\u003eGothic beauty. I love the deep, dark burgundy petals against those dark stems, and the form is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Cultivar Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder \/ Hybridizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eugene Kenyon\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 Formal Decorative (FD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADS Classification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4009 (M \/ Miniature, up to 4 inches \/ Formal Decorative \/ Purple)\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 2.5 inches. The formal decorative flowers are described as dark mahogany, with neatly arranged, fully double petals and a polished geometric profile.\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":54078557683985,"sku":"clade-f4119a95-d282-4bbc-ab67-e0bbbe05b2c8","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/6754\/7409\/files\/159DD91A-2AE7-49D2-B969-B9BD1E216AD9.jpg?v=1790651425","url":"https:\/\/www.hedgeandalchemy.com\/products\/rivers-dark-chocolate","provider":"Hedge \u0026 Alchemy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}