River's Fancy Santa

River's Fancy Santa feels a little like a watercolor experiment in dahlia form, with her markings giving each bloom its own character. Bloom size is still being tracked at Hedge & Alchemy. Informal decorative blooms show contrasting bicolor petals with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.

🌱 2027 Grow-Out: This variety will arrive at Hedge & Alchemy in Spring 2027 and will be grown here for the first time that season. It will not be offered in our 2027 tuber sale.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Unknown
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Unknown
• Form: Informal Decorative (ID)
• ADS Classification Number: 3115 (BB / Small, over 4 to 6 inches / Informal Decorative / Bicolor).
• 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.

🌱 Growing Notes

• Bloom: Bloom size is still being tracked at Hedge & Alchemy. Informal decorative blooms show contrasting bicolor petals with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.
• Plant Height & Habit: Mature height is still being tracked at Hedge & Alchemy. Expect an upright, branching dahlia habit and provide staking as needed for wind exposure and flower weight.
• Growing Notes: Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.