A stunning orange-flowered variety that looks beautiful grown on its own or alongside purple blooms. Dahlia ‘American Sunset’ produces large flowerheads with soft-orange petals that recurve inwards to reveal the darker orange and creating an eye-catching two-tone effect. The deep green, robust stems are excellent for cutting and the blooms will look magnificent in an indoor vase display.Height: 90cm (36in). Spread: 60cm (24in).
Growing Information
Plant Dahlia tubers outdoors in April after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny position in moist well drained soil. Prepare the soil by digging in plenty of well rotted manure or compost. Plant tubers at a depth of 15cm (6″) and water well. Alternatively, start tubers into growth in pots of compost in a frost free greenhouse. Transplant them into their final positions outdoors in June.
