A standout treasure in high demand among floral designers and collectors alike, Bloomquist Blush is celebrated for its dreamy, romantic palette. Each bloom opens with luminous creamy buttercream-yellow petals that softly transition into a delicate lavender-pink picotee blush along the edges. Bred in Lynden, Washington by late master hybridizer Paul Bloomquist, it features remarkably sturdy stems and a starry petal formation that holds up exceptionally well in bridal bouquets and event centerpieces. Specifications: • Variety Name: Bloomquist Blush
• ADS Classification: #7010 (ST LB PK/Y)
• Form: Stellar (often presents with a lush, full formal decorative appearance)
• Bloom Size: 4–5 inches (BB)
• Color Palette: Soft butter yellow with pink/lavender picotee edging • Plant Height: 4–4.5 feet •
Hybridizer & Intro Year: Paul Bloomquist, 2017
Growing & Tuber Characteristics: • Growth Habit: Vigorous, upright, and highly productive; yields continuous blooms from mid-summer until first frost.
• Tuber Form: Naturally produces slender, finger-like tubers that set prolific eyes.
• Staking: Recommended due to tall stature and heavy bloom set.
• Pinching: Pinch center shoot when plant reaches 12" tall to promote multi-branching and long, strong cutting stems.
• Harvesting: Cut when blooms are half to three-quarters open with firm back petals; yields an excellent 5–7 day vase life.
Order Details: • Limit 1 tuber per household to share this coveted variety with as many growers as possible. • Tubers are guaranteed to have at least one viable eye and intact neck upon arrival.