Dahlia American Sunset

Dahlia ‘American Sunset’ – Two-Tone Orange Dahlia Tuber

Dahlia ‘American Sunset’ is a striking, fully double dahlia producing beautifully rounded blooms in a glowing combination of warm orange upper petals and deep orange red to terracotta reverses.
As the petals curve and overlap, both colors remain visible, creating a distinctive two-tone effect reminiscent of a vivid sunset.
Flowers typically measure approximately 9–10 cm across, while plants generally grow around 70–100 cm tall, depending on growing conditions.
It’s warm color palette, compact rounded flowers and good cutting qualities make American Sunset an excellent choice for garden borders, cutting gardens, bouquets and autumn-inspired floral arrangements.

Product Details

• Variety: Dahlia ‘American Sunset’
• Product Type: Dahlia Tuber
• Flower Color: Warm Orange
• Petal Reverse: Deep Orange Red / Terracotta
• Color Character: Distinctive Two-Tone Effect
• Flower Form: Fully Double, Rounded
• Bloom Size: Approximately 9–10 cm
• Plant Height: Approximately 70–100 cm
• Light: Full Sun
• Soil: Fertile and Well-Drained
• Cut Flower: Excellent
• Uses: Borders, cutting gardens, bouquets and floral arrangements

Growing in Kuwait

• For Kuwait conditions, Dahlia ‘American Sunset’ is best grown during the cooler growing season after extreme summer temperatures have declined.
• A practical planting period is: October to November
• Plant tubers approximately 5–10 cm deep, positioning the crown and growing eyes upward.
• Avoid excessive watering immediately after planting. Once shoots emerge and active roots develop, gradually increase watering while maintaining excellent drainage.
• Provide strong sunlight during the cooler months, with some protection from intense afternoon heat as temperatures rise toward the end of the season.