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Hy Clown

The cheerful pastel that keeps market bouquets sold out by noon.

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Formal Decorative · 4–6"YellowWayne Holland (1995)Canada

Hy Clown was bred in Canada by Wayne Holland in 1995. Soft yellow centers warm into peachy pink as the outer petals recurve toward the stem, giving each bloom a quiet, sunlit glow. Wayne Holland raised it in Naramata in the mid-nineties as a breeding parent, and it still passes that easy cheer along wherever it grows. Hy Clown 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
36–48"

Color

Color
Yellow
Pattern
Light Blend
Tags
yellowpeachpinkpastelblendsoft

Growing context

Flowering season
Mid season
Cut flower
✓ Yes
Stem length
18"

Provenance

1995
Canada
Breeder
Wayne Holland

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ideal for

HobbyistsFlorists

Growing Hy Clown

Stake early even though the plants stay on the shorter side, because the heavy heads will tip a stem once the weather turns warm. Pinch once at four sets of leaves to push lateral stems, then cut deep and often to keep new buds coming. Watch for a coarse flower now and then and pass those by for the show bench.

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

Frequently asked questions

How tall does Hy Clown dahlia grow?

Hy Clown reaches 36–48" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Hy Clown dahlia bloom?

Hy Clown is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Hy Clown dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Hy Clown is well suited for cutting, with approximately 5-day vase life. Stems typically reach about 18″.

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