Illustrative photos, not of Kelvin Floodlight. Cultivar-accurate photos are coming.
Kelvin Floodlight
The classic giant yellow. A formal decorative in the ADS giant class, introduced in 1959 and bred in Australia, Kelvin Floodlight has stayed in catalogs for more than sixty years because it is easy to find, reliable, and visible from across the garden.
Specifications
- Bloom Form
- Formal Decorative
- ADS Size Class
- Giant (AA)
- Bloom Size
- 8–10"
- Color
- Clear, bright yellow
- Bloom Season
- Mid season
- Introduced
- 1959
- Origin
- Australia
Growing Notes
Giant blooms are heavy, so staking is essential. Disbud the side buds for the largest flowers, or leave them for more, slightly smaller blooms. Keep feeding and watering consistent through the season. Because it is widely available, it makes a good first giant for a beginner.
Where to Buy
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140th Street Blooms
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Banta Blooms
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Bear Creek Farm
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Detroit Dahlias
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Fleur Farm
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Grace Garden Blooms
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Little Bear Flower Farm
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Longfield Gardens
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Petals in Bloom Farm
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Summer Meadow Dahlia Farm
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White Barn Flower Co
