✂ Cut Flower

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

Intermediate

Ideal for

HobbyistsFlorists

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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