RM Toucan dahlia cutting
RM Toucan dahlia cutting
RM Toucan dahlia cutting
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A vibrant new 2026 debut from River Merle Dahlias, bred by Hailey. RM Toucan bursts with sunset hues — golden yellows melting into fiery oranges and reds, just like a toucan’s magnificent bill. Blooms emerge with green centers that gradually fade as petals unfurl, adding a striking visual evolution to each bloom throughout the season. With remarkably sturdy, elongated stems and prolific flowering, this tropical-inspired beauty produces countless stems for arrangements and brings joy to any garden or bouquet.
Plant Height: 4 ft
Bloom Size: 3 in
Bloom Type: Formal Decorative
Color: Sunset hues — golden yellow to fiery orange and red, with fading green centers
Release Year: 2026
Provenance
RM Toucan is a 2026 introduction from River Merle Dahlias, bred by Hailey. Our stock came directly from River Merle Farm as a tuber, giving us true, first-generation genetics straight from the source.
Pedaling Petals is a licensed seller of River Merle dahlias — a portion of every sale goes directly back to Hailey to support her ongoing hybridizing program. When you purchase RM Toucan from us, you’re helping fund the next generation of River Merle introductions.
New to growing dahlias? Start here!
New to growing dahlias? Start here!
Learn how to plant, water, support, and bloom beautiful dahlias — even as a beginner.
Join our Beginners guide to dahlias email course to learn how to grow dahlias with us!
New to growing dahlias in Colorado?
New to growing dahlias in Colorado?
Dahlias thrive in Colorado with the right care! Plant after frost, amend clay soil, water deeply, and stake for Colorado winds.
Learn more in our Colorado dahlia growing guide.
Colorado is an ideal place to grow dahlias — long sunny days, dry air, and a long bloom season from July through October. This guide covers how to plant and care for dahlias in Colorado, including frost timing, clay soil amendments, watering schedules, heat & shade tips, staking for wind, dividing & storage, and managing pests. Local insights for Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and the Western Slope.
Ready to grow your own? Pre-order Colorado dahlia tubers for spring planting.
Sustainably grown
Sustainably grown
Pesticide, herbicide, and synthetic fertilizer free grown. No till, locally made compost, leaf mulch, companion planting, and healthy BRIX plants growing methods.
Dahlia virus management program
Dahlia virus management program
Questionable dahlia plants are immediately culled. Cutting snips in 10% bleach solution for 2 minutes between harvesting flowers, between plants, and between division of one tuber clump to another. Preventative insect management via soil health, companion planting, attraction of benificial insects and birds, and plant BRIX number management.
Blog post - Our approach to dahlia virus.
Shipping rates
Shipping rates
Local Pickup:
Free
Colorado shipments
- $9 for order value $0-$75
- $12 for order value $75+
All other states:
- $12 for order value $0-$75
- $17 for value $75+
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