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Totally Tangerine vs American Dawn

Both bring warm orange tones to the garden. Totally Tangerine is a single-flowered Anemone type; American Dawn is a Formal Decorative with fuller blooms.

Botanical illustration of Totally Tangerine dahlia

Totally Tangerine

8203

Anemone, Orange

Botanical illustration of American Dawn dahlia

American Dawn

2003

Medium (6-8") Formal Decorative, Orange

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Totally TangerineAmerican Dawn
ADS Code82032003
SizeMedium (6-8")
FormAnemoneFormal Decorative
ColorOrangeOrange
Height2–3 ft3–4 ft
Bloom SeasonMidsummer to first frostMidsummer to first frost
StakingYesYes
PinchingPinch once at 12" tall. These open-centered forms are prolific bloomers and rarely need disbudding.Pinch the center shoot at 12" tall for bushier growth and more blooms. Disbudding is optional but produces larger individual flowers.
Hardiness Zones8-118-11

About These Varieties

Totally Tangerine: Orange anemone. Top pollinator magnet dahlia. Cushion center attracts bees.

American Dawn: American Dawn presents medium-sized, vibrant orange formal decorative blooms that brighten any garden. Known for its suitability in cutting and borders, it adds a cheerful touch to floral arrangements. Introduced in 2003.

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