{"product_id":"veca-lucia","title":"Veca Lucia","description":"\u003cp\u003eVeca Lucia is a dazzling informal decorative dahlia celebrated for its painterly blend of lavender-pink, cream, and magenta tones finished with a striking picotee edge. The 6-8 inch blooms are fully double, with long, slightly twisted petals arranged in an artful, frilled silhouette. Each petal is tipped in a deep magenta-plum band, creating vivid contrast against the softer interior tones. As the bloom opens, a subtle creamy-yellow glow may emerge from the center, adding warmth and dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants grow to approximately 4-4.5 feet in height, forming tall, full, upright plants that produce substantial, attention-grabbing flowers. With strong stems and reliable performance, Veca Lucia is an exceptional focal bloom for cutting gardens and statement arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts multi-tonal palette pairs beautifully with blush, dusty rose, muted plum, creamy ivory, soft peach, and romantic jewel-toned designs. The dramatic picotee edging adds movement and contrast, making it especially compelling in wedding work and large-scale bouquet compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHybridized by Lou Paradise and introduced in 1997, Veca Lucia remains a sought-after variety for collectors and designers who appreciate complexity and bold colour interplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBloom Type: Informal Decorative\u003cbr\u003e\nBloom Size: 6-8 inches (Medium - ADS Class B)\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant Height: 4-4.5 feet\u003cbr\u003e\nBloom Time: Mid-season onward\u003cbr\u003e\nSun Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 12-18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nSupport Needed: Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\nIntroduced: 1997\u003cbr\u003e\nHybridizer: Lou Paradise\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect For: Statement blooms, wedding work, artistic palettes, bouquet design, high-production fields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach tuber is hand-selected, grown on our farm, and guaranteed to have at least one healthy eye.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46245262590123,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/ChatGPTImageMar28_2026_07_36_07PM.png?v=1774740981","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/veca-lucia","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}