Oregon Sunset

Oregon Sunset carries the elegant openness of a waterlily form, and she brings a lovely sense of space between fuller flowers. Orange-peach blend, with broad, gently cupped petals arranged in a graceful waterlily form.

Bloomed at Hedge & Alchemy in our 2026 garden.

📖 From the journal of Hedge & Alchemy

Absolutely stunning and a favorite. I grew up in Bend, Oregon, and she truly looks like an Oregon sunset to me. The colors shift with temperature, every bloom is a little different, and the petals soften as they age. Some blooms even developed beautiful streaking. Lots of flowers.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Swan Island Dahlias
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Waterlily (WL)
• ADS Classification Number: 7310 (Waterlily / Light Blend)
• Cut Flower Status: Good. The form lends itself well to bouquet work; vase life can vary with harvest stage and conditions.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 5 inches. Waterlily blooms show orange-peach blend, with broad, gently cupped petals arranged in a graceful waterlily form.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 4 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 4 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.