{"product_id":"dahlia-lindas-baby","title":"Dahlia Ball ‘Linda’s Baby’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDahlia Ball ‘Linda’s Baby’ \u003c\/strong\u003eglows like a soft sunrise captured in flower form, with perfectly rounded blooms made of tightly layered petals that shift between blush pink, warm peach, and creamy apricot. Each blossom looks delicately sculpted, yet the plant itself is vigorous and generous, producing a steady stream of globe-shaped flowers from midsummer until frost. Its strong stems hold the blooms proudly above the foliage, making it a standout both in the garden and in hand-cut bouquets. Romantic, serene, and irresistibly charming, ‘Linda’s Baby’ brings a gentle radiance to any space it graces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZones: 3 - 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003ePlanting Directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2681\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1280\" data-start=\"1262\"\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant tubers in spring after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a site with full sun, providing at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1621\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1621\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Amend heavy or compacted soils with compost to improve drainage and soil structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dig a hole 4–6 inches deep. Lay the tuber horizontally with the eye or growing point facing upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1758\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 18–24 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and mature growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"1848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1848\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water lightly after planting, then hold off on heavy watering until shoots emerge. Once established, water deeply and regularly, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2166\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2166\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2066\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003eStaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install stakes or support at planting time to protect plants from wind and to support heavy blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2307\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2307\" data-start=\"2169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2169\"\u003ePinching:\u003c\/strong\u003e When plants reach 12–16 inches tall, pinch back the main growing tip to encourage branching and increased flower production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2322\" data-start=\"2310\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer during the growing season to promote blooms rather than excessive foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2515\" data-start=\"2430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2515\" data-start=\"2432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2449\" data-start=\"2432\"\u003eBloom Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear from midsummer and continue until the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2681\" data-start=\"2516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2681\" data-start=\"2518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2536\" data-start=\"2518\"\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e In colder climates, dig tubers after frost blackens the foliage. 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