April Dawn
The dahlia that wins every room it walks into.
Soft lavender petals fade to white at their heart, making April Dawn one of the most recognized show dahlias in North America. Bred by Les Connell, it carries three of the American Dahlia Society's top honors and a decades-long record of wins. Grown by people who know dahlias and want the best.
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Physical
- Form
- Informal Decorative
- Bloom class
- B6–8"
- Bloom size
- 6–8"(15.2–20.3 cm)
- Plant height
- 36–48"
Color
- Color
- Lavender
- Pattern
- Light Blend
- Tags
- lavenderwhitepurple
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Mid season
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
- Exhibition
- ✓ Yes
Provenance
- 1984
- United States
- Breeder
- Les Connell
- Introducer
- Connell's Dahlias
Awards & Recognition
- ★ADS Stanley Johnson Medal
- ★ADS Derrill W. Hart Medal
- ★ADS Lynn B. Dudley Medal
How to Grow It
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil once your last frost has passed. Pinch your plant early to encourage branching and maximize bloom count. Stake as your plant grows, since the strong stems benefit from support. Lift and store your tubers after the first frost and divide healthy clumps each spring for best performance.