DAHLIA BQ JERRY

Dahlia ‘BQ Jerry’ (Bloomquist Jerry)

A soft luminous dream in the garden, ‘BQ Jerry’ opens blossoms like creamsicle clouds at dawn. Each 5–6″ formal decorative bloom blends creamy yellow at the heart to mocha-peachy pink at the tips, deepening with cooler nights—offering gentle ombré hues year-round Bred by Paul Bloomquist and introduced in 2023 as part of his Legacy Collection, ‘Jerry’ grows to a refined 40–48″ on sturdy stems that gleam with graceful structure. Early to bloom—especially when grown from rooted cuttings—it rewards gardeners with prolific, glowing flowers from summer into frost

🌸 Garden-to-Vase Description

Let ‘BQ Jerry’ fill your garden with tender light. Its perfect orbs—soft yellow melting to blushy pink—float on firm 4‑5 ft stems, gifting your garden and vases with a sense of subtle elegance. Whether in borders, bridal bouquets, or market bunches, ‘Jerry’ is a show‑stopper: reliable, romantic, and luminous.

• Form: Formal Decorative (fully double, globe‑like)

• Color: Creamy yellow fading to mocha‑peach pink; richer late‑season

• Bloom Size: 5–6″

• Height: 4–5 ft (40–48″)

• Bloom Time: Early mid‑season through frost (~80–100 days)

• Stem Quality: Strong and upright—ideal for cutting

• Vase Life: ~5‑7 days when harvested at ¾ open

• Ideal Uses: Wedding work, soft-toned bouquets, garden accents

🌱 Care Tips

Plant in full sun with well‑drained soil, spacing 12–18″ apart. Pinch at around 12″ to encourage lush branching. Stake if needed to support heavy heads. Cut when blooms are three‑quarters open, re‑cut stems, and enjoy their delicate glow indoors.

With its harmonious blush and buttery tones, ‘BQ Jerry’ is a perfect introduction to Bloomquist’s style—romantic, robust, and beautifully blooming through the seasons.