RM Watermelon - Cutting

RM Watermelon - CuttingRM Watermelon Dahlia is a striking formal decorative variety introduced by River Merle Farm in 2023. Characteristics: Form: Formal Decorative (FD). This means it has a structured, high petal count, and symmetrical appearance. Color: Jewel toned Watermelon or Pinky Peach petals with a vibrant green center (or "eye"). The green center is its distinguishing feature and is said to look like the rind on a watermelon. Bloom Size: Miniature, typically 3 to 4

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RM Watermelon Dahlia is a striking formal decorative variety introduced by River Merle Farm in 2023. 

Characteristics:

Form: Formal Decorative (FD). This means it has a structured, high-petal count, and symmetrical appearance.

Color: Jewel-toned Watermelon or Pinky-Peach petals with a vibrant green center (or "eye"). The green center is its distinguishing feature and is said to look like the rind on a watermelon.

Bloom Size: Miniature, typically $3$ to $4$ inches (approx. $7.5$ to $10$ cm).

Height: Shorter, around $3$ to $3.5$ feet (approx. $90$ to $107$ cm).

Performance:

• Vigorous and Prolific: It is praised as a vigorous, floriferous cultivar with a strong will to live, making it an excellent producer for market growers.
• Unique Design Element: The vibrant green center is highly distinctive.
• Cut Flower Quality: It is noted for having long, sturdy, bouquet-friendly stems and a long vase life.
• Harvesting Tip: The green eye may become slightly less harsh in cooler weather. The hybridizer notes a preference for harvesting it at an earlier bloom stage for the best look.

Please note that the listing is for one rooted cutting.

• We guarantee you will receive a cutting with a healthy root system at the time of receipt that is true to variety. Please examine your order immediately upon arrival and contact us via email (not social media) within 24 hours if you see an issue with your order. After 24 hours, the buyer accepts full responsibility for the tuber as we cannot be held responsible for improper storage, weather, growing conditions, pest damage, plant performance, failure to thrive or negligence.