RM Dragon's Blood

RM Dragon's Blood has a wonderfully shadowed presence, and she adds contrast without disappearing into the background. Dark red to burgundy 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

She lives up to the hype. Stunning in person, with a ruby-slipper sparkle, one of the coolest form-and-color combinations in the patch, and strong stems.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Merle
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Informal Decorative (ID)
• ADS Classification Number: 4107 (M / Miniature, up to 4 inches / Informal Decorative / Dark Red).
• 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 3.5 inches. Informal decorative blooms show dark red to burgundy with loosely arranged, fully double petals with a relaxed, dimensional silhouette.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 6 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 6 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.