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American Dawn

The stem that carries summer and autumn in a single bloom.

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Formal Decorative · 6–8"PinkKomen (2007)

American Dawn is a formal decorative dahlia that opens 6–8" blooms in pink. Color tumbles through coral, peach, and raspberry as blooms open, then deepens to bronze and plum by season's end. Petal reverses and stems carry a dark purple flush that makes every bloom read richer in photographs than in person. It was introduced by Komen in 2007.

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Specifications

Physical

Form
Formal Decorative
Bloom class
B6–8"
Bloom size
6–8"(15.2–20.3 cm)
Plant height
48–54"

Color

Color
Pink
Pattern
Light Blend
Tags
coralpeachraspberrybronzeplumsunset

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Cut flower
✓ Yes
Stem length
24"

Provenance

2007
Breeder
Komen

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ideal for

HobbyistsFlorists

Growing American Dawn

Pinch the growing tip when young plants reach knee height to multiply stem count. Stake early because the dark wiry stems carry heavy heads that can tip in a storm. Disbud side shoots if you want the biggest show blooms, or leave them for armloads of spray. Color shifts toward deeper bronze and plum as nights cool, so save some ground for late cutting.

Spacing
Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking
Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind

Frequently asked questions

How tall does American Dawn dahlia grow?

American Dawn reaches 48–54" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does American Dawn dahlia bloom?

American Dawn is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is American Dawn dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — American Dawn is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 24″.

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