{"product_id":"misfit-keliedoscope-fall","title":"Misfit Keliedoscope - Fall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMisfit Kaleidoscope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of those dahlias that never seems to look exactly the same twice. The blooms move through an extraordinary mix of bronze, peach, mauve, dusty rose, and warm pink, often with a deeper rosy reverse that gives the flower even more dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat shifting color is exactly what makes it so exciting in the cutting field. Some blooms lean warmer and peachier, while others pull stronger mauve and rose tones. Put several stems together and you get a naturally layered palette without needing multiple varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blooms are formal decorative and generally fall in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 inch range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with many growers reporting flowers around 5–6 inches. The petals are neatly arranged and polished enough for exhibition, but the complex coloring keeps the flower from ever feeling too rigid or formal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our market bouquets, Misfit Kaleidoscope is the kind of flower that can pull an entire color story together. It works beautifully with blush, peach, cream, dusty rose, mauve, burgundy, rust, and warm neutral tones. Because it already carries several of those colors within the bloom, it creates a really natural transition between lighter and darker flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor our local florists, this is exactly the type of dahlia that becomes a favorite quickly. The color is unusual, the bloom size is incredibly usable, and the plants are incredibly prolific producers with strong stems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI especially love it for wedding work. Misfit Kaleidoscope can move seamlessly between soft romantic palettes and richer late-summer or fall combinations. In a blush-and-peach wedding it adds depth; beside burgundy and mauve it becomes warmer and moodier; and with cream and champagne tones it creates a beautifully antique feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is also a variety with genuine exhibition credentials. Before its official release, Misfit Kaleidoscope performed well in ADS trial gardens, and in 2025 it went on to earn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest U.S. New Introduction at the American Dahlia Society National Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. That kind of recognition tells you there is more here than just an interesting color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat I appreciate most about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMisfit Kaleidoscope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is how much range it brings to one plant. The blooms are refined, the color is complex, and the plant has the productivity to make it valuable in a working cutting field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the gardener who loves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebronze, mauve, peach, and dusty rose tones in one beautifully structured flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Misfit Kaleidoscope is an exceptional variety to grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bronze \/ Peach \/ Mauve \/ Dusty Rose Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Formal Decorative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BB — Approximately 4–6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADS Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4–4½ feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybridizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Christine Tareen, Misfit Dahlias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2025\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, collectors \u0026amp; exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"At Home Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67412558315693,"sku":"F-MFKL","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1982\/6605\/files\/DSC_0135_422abf49-28ce-4b13-b2a3-e28a181184b6.jpg?v=1792758022","url":"https:\/\/athomeorganics.com\/products\/misfit-keliedoscope-fall","provider":"At Home Organics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}