{"product_id":"ilers-paula-fall","title":"Iler’s Paula - Fall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIler’s Paula is easily one of my top five dahlias that we grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With hundreds of varieties moving through the field over the years, that is not a ranking I give lightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blooms open in the most beautiful blend of coral, peach, warm pink, and soft apricot, with enough variation from flower to flower to keep the color interesting all season. Some blooms lean warmer and peachier, while others carry more pink, but they always seem to land in that incredibly useful space between the two.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts ball form is full and beautifully rounded, with tightly arranged petals creating a substantial bloom around 5 inches across. It is larger than many traditional ball dahlias, which gives it enough presence to serve as a focal flower while still keeping that tidy, structured shape I love for bouquet work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our market bouquets, Iler’s Paula is one of those flowers I can build around. It pairs effortlessly with blush, cream, peach, dusty rose, burgundy, mauve, rust, and softer coral tones. The color is warm without being orange, pink without being overly sweet, and complex enough to tie several shades together in the same bouquet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor our local florists, Paula is the kind of stem that disappears quickly from the bucket. The bloom size gives designers real impact, while the rounded form provides structure and repetition. Its unusual coral-peach coloring also works beautifully in the layered, garden-inspired palettes that are so popular for weddings and events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd for wedding work, this variety is hard for me to beat. It feels romantic without being predictable. I can use it in a soft peach-and-blush bridal bouquet, pair it with mauve and burgundy for something moodier, or tuck it into a warm late-summer arrangement where the coral tones seem to glow against the rest of the flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of what makes this variety even more special is its history. Iler’s Paula originated with the late \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMike Iler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and River’s Dahlias helped bring the seedling into wider circulation after his passing. Knowing that story makes me appreciate the flower even more each time it blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat I love most about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIler’s Paula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is that it delivers on every level. The color is exceptional. The bloom has presence. It is easy to design with. And season after season, it is simply one of those dahlias I am genuinely excited to see coming into bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the gardener who loves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplex peach-coral color, substantial rounded blooms, and a dahlia with both beauty and history behind it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Iler’s Paula is one I cannot recommend highly enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coral \/ Peach \/ Warm Pink Light Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4½ feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybridizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mike Iler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cutting gardens, market bouquets, florist work, weddings \u0026amp; collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"At Home Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67398615466157,"sku":"F-ILPA","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1982\/6605\/files\/IMG_8887.jpg?v=1792601696","url":"https:\/\/athomeorganics.com\/products\/ilers-paula-fall","provider":"At Home Organics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}