Dahlia American Sunset
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The American Sunset has the colour of a very beautiful sunset, truly magnificent. Her name suggests that she comes from America, but nothing could be further from the truth. Her cradle is close by, in Breezand in North Holland, where she was bred by Peter Komen. Peter has set the bar high in his breeding work, only the very best is good enough. When I sometimes walk through his seedlings with him, he always amazes me at what fantastically beautiful Dahlias he throws away. With the slightest defect, a Dahlia ends up on the compost heap. What a shame, I sometimes think, but on the other hand you also know that if you have a Dahlia from Peter, she is really good. The same goes for the American Sunset, not only is her colour fantastic, she is a healthy, strong, robust plant with a sea of flowers. A Dahlia that brings joy to the garden, but also a perfect Dahlia to pick a bunch of.
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Planting and caring for dahlia tubers
Plant dahlia tubers in spring once the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Choose a sunny position with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Place the tubers with the old stem or growing point facing upwards and cover them with approximately 5 cm of soil. Depending on the mature height of the variety, leave around 30 to 50 cm between the tubers.
Plant dahlias in a generously sized container with good drainage. They need regular watering during warm summer weather, but the tubers should not remain in wet soil for prolonged periods.
Read our complete guide to when and how to plant and care for dahlia tubers.
Our Dahlia tubers become available towards the end of the year for the following summer season. You can order them in advance, and we begin shipping from early March so they arrive in time for spring planting.
Dahlias are planted in spring after the last night frost, once the soil has warmed sufficiently. We recommend waiting until the soil temperature is around 15°C before planting.
Yes. Dahlias grow very well in pots. Choose a generously sized container, as Dahlias need plenty of water during warm summer weather and larger pots dry out less quickly.
Dahlias prefer a sunny position and well-drained soil. Large-flowered Dahlias in particular benefit from plenty of light and warmth, which helps them produce more flowers and bloom for longer.
Yes. Dahlia tubers can be started in pots indoors from March in a bright position. Once the risk of night frost has passed, the plants can be moved outside and planted in the garden.
For several Dahlia varieties, we recommend regularly removing faded flowers and seed heads. This encourages the plant to continue producing new flowers throughout the season.