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Dahlia 'American Dawn' - Formal Decorative (1 tuber)

Dahlia 'American Dawn' - Formal Decorative (1 tuber)

Regular price $14.00 USD
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Preorder for Spring 2025: We begin shipping in April (see details on the shipping tab below).

American Dahlia Society Classification (AKA - flower nerd talk)

Class: 2003 | Size B | Form: FD | Color: OR

Bloom Size: Medium (B) over 6-8" 

Height: 40"

What you're buying: A single tuber

Why American Dawn Dahlia is a Color Explosion

Coral-Raspberry-Plum Perfection:
American Dawn is the kind of dahlia that stops you in your tracks. Its decorative 5”-6” blooms are an ombre masterpiece, blending intense coral, raspberry, and plum tones with a hint of purple at the center and on the reverse petals. Add in those dark, moody undertones, and you’ve got a flower that feels like a piece of art in your garden. Introduced in 2007 by Komen (the same feller that brought us Night Silence).

Strong, Sturdy, and Stunning:
Don’t let its slightly shorter stature fool you—American Dawn more than makes up for it with sturdy stems and blooms that are always ready for their close-up. Whether in a vase or on the plant, this variety is a total showoff in the best way.

A Fall Favorite:
This dahlia pairs beautifully with burnt orange and berry tones, making it a perfect addition to autumn bouquets or borders. It’s the kind of flower that gets people talking—trust us, you’ll be answering “What variety is that?” every time you share a photo of it.

Plant it. Snap it (like... take a picture). Let American Dawn light up your garden. 🌅🌸

 

See why Floret says American Dawn is a must-grow.

Spring Dahlia Tuber Shipping

New for 2025 Spring-Shipped Dahlias: Orders are shipped in the order received, not by zone. Pre-orders will begin shipping in April 2025 and should be completed by mid-May. No early shipping.

Rooted cuttings ship separately.

Guarantee

We guarantee our tubers are true to variety and ready to grow. We are so confident in our tubers that we offer a conditional warranty for the growing season. Click here to read the complete policy.

Customer Conduct Policy

We’re all about respectful and constructive communication—it’s how we ensure a positive experience for everyone in our growing community. If you have feedback or concerns, please reach out to us directly so we can resolve the issue promptly and fairly. We’re here to help, and we take pride in finding solutions that work.

That said, we reserve the right to refuse service, cancel orders, or void guarantees if a customer engages in disrespectful behavior. Over the years, we’ve seen too many growers face devastating challenges because of impatient or unfair actions, like airing complaints publicly on social media before giving the business a chance to address them.

Here’s the deal: If customer service matters are taken public before we’ve had a chance to help, we may choose to walk away and void guarantees. Likewise, if we see posts that are intentionally damaging or rude behavior toward other growers in the community, we reserve the right to decline your orders altogether.

We’re all in this together, so let’s keep it kind, constructive, and focused on growing beautiful things. 🌱

Grow & Care

Dahlias are tender perennials, vigorous and fast growing. Dahlia tubers must be lifted for the winter from the ground in zones 7 and lower.

Planting:

Dahlias require soil that drains freely. Clay soil should be amended. Planting in raised beds can help alleviate moisture concerns. Tuber loss due to moisture rot is the leading cause for plant loss.

Plant 6" deep. Dig hole at least twice the width of your tuber to reduce soil compaction. 

Label and stake your Dahlia at planting. Tubers do not need to be watered unless you are dealing with especially dry conditions. Whatever Mother Nature provides will be enough.

Care:

When Dahlias reach 10-12", the center tip should be pinched. This will create a bushier plan and yield more blooms. Without pinching, the plant will grow one tall, thick central stalk.

Your Dahlias will bloom from mid-summer until frost. Keep spent blooms trimmed and you'll enjoy repeat blooms all season long.

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