American Sunset

American Sunset is a bold, dual-toned dahlia bred by Peter Komen in Breezand, North Holland. Her blooms combine luminous cantaloupe-orange, apricot, and golden peach with striking red-orange petal reverses, creating a layered effect that really does resemble a glowing sunset.

The darker reverse of each petal becomes visible as the bloom opens and curves outward, giving the flower far more depth than a typical orange dahlia. The result is warm, saturated, and beautifully dimensional without relying on subtle color shifts.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Peter Komen
• Origin: Breezand, North Holland, Netherlands
• Form: Commonly grown and listed as Ball (B) or a tightly petaled Formal Decorative
• Bloom Size: Approximately 4 inches
• Color: Cantaloupe orange, apricot, peach, and golden tones with deep red-orange petal reverses
• Cut Flower Status: Excellent. Strong, dark stems and dense, rounded blooms make her well suited to bouquet work.
• Show & Exhibition Status: Form classification varies by source, so confirm the current ADS classification before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Fully double, rounded flowers with warm peach-orange upper petals and contrasting deep red-orange reverses. The red undersides flash between the lighter petals as the bloom opens, giving her a distinctive two-tone appearance.
• Plant Height & Habit: Typically around 32 to 43 inches tall, with a vigorous, upright habit.
• Stems & Foliage: Strong, dark purple-green stems with deep green foliage.
• Growing Notes: A sturdy, productive garden plant with thick stems and strong visual presence.
• Tuber Yield: Still being tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.