Dahlia 'American Sunset'
Dahlia 'American Sunset'
Dahlia 'American Sunset'
Dahlia 'American Sunset'
Dahlia 'American Sunset'
Dahlia 'American Sunset'
Dahlia 'American Sunset'
Dahlia 'American Sunset'

Dahlia 'American Sunset'

Dahlia 'American Sunset'

1 tuber — £4.75

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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025

Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025

Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days

Available for (pre)ordering again in December
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Description

If you like the idea of living the American dream, Dahlia 'American Sunset' should tick all of your boxes. Think the style and sheer awesomeness of New York city; the beauty, elegance and drama of 1940’s Hollywood, and the breath-taking views over the Grand Canyon. All this inspiration is combined into one stunning, decorative dahlia to bring all the heart-melting sundown moments to your own garden, all summer long! Dahlia 'American Sunset's two-toned, bountiful, blooms, in shades of zingy orange on the top, offset on their undersides with a darker, almost terracotta-carmine colouring, are completely reminiscent of a balmy sunset over Santa Monica beach.

That glorious, golden sunset can smoulder indoors too, because Dahlia 'American Sunset's dark-stemmed blooms are perfect for cutting. Whether they’re in borders, patio containers or vases, these sizzling blooms will have you smiling from sunrise to sunset when paired with contrasting purple blooms. So, if you’re one of life’s sunset chasers, this is one for you. 

Spanish botanists of the 16ᵗʰ century observed dahlias flowering in their natural Mexican habitat, yet old depictions indicate that indigenous people cultivated dahlias well before that time.

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Comes back every year

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Low maintenance

  • May need winter cover

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Dahlia 'American Sunset'

  • Flower colour

    Orange, peach, red

  • Tuber size

    1

  • Established height

    1-1.2m

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    5 tubers per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Half hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Large containers
    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Coastal gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens
    Cut flower gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2025
    You can expect your order in February/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in March/April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

Dahlias in 60 seconds

Dahlias like full sun and a free-draining soil, and should be lifted and stored in winter, or at least protected with peat or straw. Dahlia flowers can range from 5 to 25cm in diameter and those magnificent larger-flowering dahlias might appreciate a little extra support with canes!

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