Two giant yellow dahlias that dominate the show bench. Kelvin Floodlight is the classic AA Formal Decorative; Hamari Sunshine is a slightly smaller Informal Decorative.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Kelvin Floodlight | Hamari Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| ADS Code | 0002 | 2102 |
| Size | Giant (>10") | Medium (6-8") |
| Form | Formal Decorative | Informal Decorative |
| Color | Yellow | Yellow |
| Height | 4–5 ft | 3–4 ft |
| Bloom Season | Midsummer to first frost | Midsummer to first frost |
| Staking | Yes | Yes |
| Pinching | Pinch the center shoot when 12" tall to encourage branching. For exhibition-size blooms, disbud side shoots leaving one terminal bud per stem. | Pinch the center shoot at 12" tall for bushier growth and more blooms. Disbudding is optional but produces larger individual flowers. |
| Hardiness Zones | 8-11 | 8-11 |
About These Varieties
Kelvin Floodlight: Historic giant yellow formal decorative since 1959. Still competitive in shows after 65+ years.
Hamari Sunshine: Bright yellow giant formal decorative. Cheerful massive dinnerplate blooms.
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