{"product_id":"jessie-g-fall","title":"Jessie G - Fall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJessie G\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the kind of dahlia that earns its space in the field year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blooms are a rich mix of burgundy, plum, maroon, and deep purple, with enough depth that they can look almost black cherry in certain light. It is one of those dark dahlias that immediately adds contrast to a bouquet without feeling harsh or overly red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ball-form blooms are generally around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4 inches across\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with tightly arranged petals and a beautifully rounded shape. That size is incredibly useful for cutting because the flowers have enough presence to anchor a bouquet while still tucking easily between larger focal blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our market bouquets, Jessie G is one of those varieties I reach for whenever something needs more depth. It works beautifully with blush, dusty rose, mauve, cream, peach, raspberry, burgundy, and softer lavender tones. Just a few stems can make the lighter colors around them look richer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor our local florists, Jessie G brings together everything I want in a dependable cutting dahlia: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong stems, excellent production, useful bloom size, and a color that works across a wide range of palettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat durability makes it especially valuable for market sales and wedding work. Dark dahlias can sometimes be temperamental in intense summer sun, but Jessie G has built a long reputation as a variety that continues producing usable stems throughout the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI especially love it for weddings when the palette includes burgundy, wine, mauve, dusty rose, blush, or plum. Because the bloom is relatively compact, I can repeat that deep color throughout an arrangement without making the design feel heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJessie G also has impressive staying power as a cultivar. It was introduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Connell in 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, earned the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanley Johnson Medal in 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and decades later it is still winning ball classes at ADS shows. That is a pretty good indication that this older variety has earned its reputation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat I appreciate most about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJessie G\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is that it does not make us choose between beauty and performance. The color is rich, the stems are excellent, and the plant keeps producing when we need it most.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the gardener who loves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep burgundy-plum flowers and wants a proven dahlia that works hard in the cutting garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Jessie G is an easy variety to recommend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Burgundy \/ Deep Plum \/ Maroon-Purple\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 3–4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADS Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4–5 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybridizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Les Connell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\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; exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"At Home Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67674503970989,"sku":"F-JESG","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1982\/6605\/files\/Jessie_G.jpg?v=1736395659","url":"https:\/\/athomeorganics.com\/products\/jessie-g-fall","provider":"At Home Organics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}