KA’s® Aloha and RM Dragon’s Blood - week of July 25, 2026
Pedaling Petals is a specialty flower farm in Fort Collins, Colorado, growing collector-grade dahlias, peonies, tree peonies, hydrangeas, and irises — including licensed KA's® and River Merle dahlia varieties. Every week during bloom season, we're sharing what's new in the fields.
Here's what bloomed this week.
KA's® Aloha Dahlia
A stunning sunset-toned formal decorative dahlia from renowned hybridizer Kristine Albrecht, part of her acclaimed KA's® Brights series. KA’s® Aloha produces large, perfectly symmetrical 5-inch blooms blending warm yellow, apricot, and peachy tones — like a sunset captured in petal form — held on sturdy 4-foot plants.
Bloom Size: 5 in
Plant Height: 4 ft
Bloom Type: Formal Decorative
Color: Sunset (yellow, apricot, peach blend)
Series: KA's® Brights
Release Year: 2026
River Merle Dragon's Blood Dahlia
A bold, saturated formal decorative dahlia in deep red-crimson, bred by Hailey of River Merle Dahlias. RM Dragon's Blood produces perfectly symmetrical 3.5-inch blooms on tall, statuesque 5-foot plants — a dramatic, commanding variety that stands out in the garden and makes a striking cut flower.
Bloom Size: 3.5 in
Plant Height: 5 ft
Bloom Type: Formal Decorative
Color: Deep red/crimson
Release Year: 2026
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