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
Ideal for
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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