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Dahlia Cornel Bronz

Dahlia Cornel Bronz
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Out of the 7 dahlias I ordered, this is the only one I'm very doubtful about in terms of recovery. The others were sprouting, but this one arrived in several pieces.

Cynthia, 16/05/2022

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The numerous pompoms of this Dahlia renew themselves throughout the summer, punctuating sunny flowerbeds with warm and subtle colours. Their multiple petals, carefully arranged in several ranks, are adorned with shades that constantly fluctuate between orange, pink, and red. These pretty little salmon balls, with coppery reflections leaning towards bronze, also contribute to bouquets and thus welcome autumn with gentleness.

Flower size

6 cm

Height at maturity

1 m

Spread at maturity

70 cm

Exposure

Sun

Hardiness

Hardy down to -4°C

Soil moisture

Moist soil

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Description

The pompom Dahlia 'Cornel Bronz' offers a range of warm and subtle shades. Its numerous salmon-coloured flowers succeed each other throughout the summer season until autumn, constantly flirting with pink and red, and offering beautiful coppery reflections. Their round shape, made up of multiple petals arranged with exemplary regularity, punctuates the flowerbed with dynamism. With good vase life, this dahlia is also a popular choice for summer bouquets.

Belonging to the asteraceae family, the dahlia is a perennial with tubers that is susceptible to frost and needs to be stored during winter in most regions. It appreciates sunny exposures and prefers rich soils for a long and colourful flowering. Its upright and rather bushy habit gives it a place in flower beds alongside other summer flowers. Its hollow stems can reach up to 1.20 m (4ft) in height and sometimes require staking. They bear opposite and compound leaves composed of three to five leaflets. With a beautiful deep green colour, they are also slightly satin and barely dentate. At the top, small globular flowers stand towards the sun. They are made up of numerous rows of concave ligulate flowers arranged in a very orderly manner. Very tight in the centre, they are smaller when they open, folded in three lengthwise and seem to form an origami heart. The further they move outward, the larger and more unfurled they become. The whole ensemble blooms and easily reaches a diameter of 6-7 cm (2-3in), maintaining near-perfect symmetry. Their colour, a salmon orange, often leans towards red and brown, displaying warm and vibrant nuances.

'Cornel Bronz' is a medium-sized Dahlia that blends in with other summer flowers to awaken them. Essential in a flamboyant composition, it will integrate well with a profusion of grasses in straw tones, for a natural effect, alongside Dahlias and Heleniums. You will find suitable companions for it in our 'Catalan' inspiration. If you opt for complementary colors, pair it with blue asters or delphiniums. The result will be full of dynamism.

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Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m

Spread at maturity 70 cm

Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour orange

Flowering time July to October

Inflorescence Flower head

Flower size 6 cm

Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous

Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Dahlia

Cultivar

Cornel Bronz

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dahlia

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 11241

Planting and care

The 'Cornel Bronz' Pompon Dahlia can be planted after the last frost.

For abundant flowering, it is good to follow a few simple rules, plant the tubers in a sunny location as soon as the last frost has passed, rich, fresh, and well-drained soils are perfect. However, stagnant moisture would promote tuber rot. Feel free to amend the soil with compost and sand if necessary. Work the soil deeply and enrich it, for example, with crushed horn or dehydrated blood. Place your tuber and crumble the soil well to fill the hole without air pockets. Your dahlia should be covered with about 6 cm (2in) of soil. At the end of planting, water abundantly once and then regularly for the first 6 weeks to help with rooting.

Dahlias are sensitive to cold, they need to be overwintered under shelter. In November, the first frosts blacken the foliage, so it is time to dig them up. Carefully unearth the tubers. Remove as much soil as possible. Let the foliage dry so that the tubers can replenish their reserves. Then cut the stems down to 10 cm (4in). Spread your bulbs in a crate on newspaper. Store them protected from frost in a dry, cool, and dark place, such as a frost-free garage or an attic. In the southern regions, close to the coast, where there are few frosty days per year, it is possible to leave them in place. In this case, simply cover the ground with a layer of leaves or straw for protection.

This tall dahlia, with its hollow stems, is not resistant to wind or heavy rain. To overcome this drawback, you can stake it but it's not very attractive. On the other hand, by pinching the stems early you can spread out the habit of the plant, which will offer more resistance to bad weather. Alternatively, you can remove the axillary flower buds to channel the flow of sap to a single flower, which will become larger and sturdier, though taller.