American Sun
Lemon-yellow blooms that keep coming all summer on compact, cut-ready stems.
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Formal Decorative · 4–6"YellowPeter Komen (2006)Netherlands
American Sun was bred in Netherlands by Peter Komen in 2006. American Sun throws waves of fully double blooms in a warm, saturated lemon-yellow that holds true from the first bud to the last frost. Petals lock in tight concentric rows with no visible center, giving each head a clean, finished look that photographs well and fills bunches without extra foliage. American Sun is a formal decorative dahlia that opens 4–6" blooms in yellow.
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Specifications
Physical
- Form
- Formal Decorative
- Bloom class
- BB4–6"
- Bloom size
- 4–6"(10.2–15.2 cm)
- Plant height
- 30–44"
Color
- Color
- Yellow
- Pattern
- Solid
- Tags
- lemon yellowegg yolk yellowchrome yellowsunny yellowfully doublebright
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Mid season
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
- Stem length
- 18"
Provenance
- 2006
- Netherlands
- Breeder
- Peter Komen
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
Growing American Sun
Plant tubers in full sun after soil warms, spacing them generously apart. Stake at planting before growth hides the crown, as stems can reach considerable height by peak season. Pinch after the fourth set of true leaves to multiply branching and bloom count. Cut flowers in the cool of early morning when heads are three-quarters open, and condition in cool water for several hours before arranging.
- Spacing
- Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
- Staking
- Staking recommended once buds set
Frequently asked questions
How tall does American Sun dahlia grow?
American Sun reaches 30–44" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.
When does American Sun dahlia bloom?
American Sun is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.
Is American Sun dahlia good for cut flowers?
Yes — American Sun is well suited for cutting. Stems typically reach about 18″.
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