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Preference

The heirloom stem florists whisper about and collectors hunt down.

Also known as: Préférence

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Soft salmon petals warm the room the moment they open, shifting to a pale cream blush at each tip as the bloom matures. This 1955 Dutch heirloom from Bruidegom has endured for seven decades because nothing else copies its color exactly. Collectors grow it for the rarity; flower farmers grow it for the armloads of stems it throws from July straight through frost.

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Specifications

Physical

Form
Semi-Cactus
Bloom class
Munder 4"
Bloom size
3.1–3.9"(8.0–10.0 cm)
Plant height
35–47"

Color

Color
Pink
Pattern
Light Blend
Tags
salmonpeachblushcreamapricot

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Cut flower
✓ Yes
Stem length
20"

Provenance

1955
Netherlands
Breeder
Bruidegom

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Beginner friendly

Ideal for

BeginnersFlorists

How to Grow It

Plant your tubers in full sun once the soil has warmed. Pinch the central shoot early to push branching and maximize stem count. Your plant grows tall and benefits from staking before midsummer, especially in exposed spots. Deadhead consistently to keep production high through the season.