RM Baby Girl is a delicate, early‑blooming decorative dahlia whose 3–4 inch blooms open in soft, powdery blush pink that sits squarely in the gentle, dusty rose range seen on mature pink salmon flanks. While classified as a stable color variety, the colour at the base of the petals appears to deepen as the flower develops, with rich dusty rose and warm pink‑coral tones. The petals often show a subtle peach‑white wash that softens the overall effect, much like the smoky, matte quality of mature pink salmon rather than high‑gloss ocean silver. On 3–4 foot plants with strong stems and generous production, this 2023 River Merle introduction blooms steadily from summer to frost, offering romantic, quietly complex pinks that sit comfortably in the Mature Pink zone for both garden and bouquet work.

Salmon-Dahlia Atlas Zone: Zone 5 — Mature Pink

Morph Type: Stable

FORM: Informal to Formal Decorative

BLOOM SIZE: Small (3-4")

HEIGHT: Short (3-4')