Cornel Bronze Ball Dahlia

Cornel Bronze Ball Dahlia

Lustrous, warm, and perfectly spherical — Cornel Bronze Dahlia brings glowing autumnal tones and flawless form to the garden. Imagine rich coppery‑bronze, glowing orange, and burnt caramel tones wrapped into tight ball‑shaped blooms of about 3½‑4‑inches, sitting on sturdy upright stems. Whether in a vase or a border, its colour seems to shift with the light: more orange in sun, deeper bronze in shade. Compact yet bold, this variety is made for gardeners who want seasonal richness, color drama, and long‑lasting beauty.

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Details

• Form: Ball 

• Bloom Size: ~3½‑4″

• Plant Height: ~3‑5 ft (≈ 3½ ft common) 

• Stem Strength: Strong, straight stems good for cutting 

• Unicorn Status: Common

• Primary Color: Bronze‑Copper / Burnt Orange / Warm Bronze 

• Secondary Color: Often very slight peach or darker shading toward the center / fading tones 

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A Bit of History

Cornel Bronze is part of the “Cornel” family of ball dahlias, bred for form, colour, and usefulness in floral work. It retains the tight, double ball structure of varieties like Cornel, but shifts the palette toward warm bronze and orange tones — perfect for late summer and autumn bouquets. It has become popular among cut‑flower growers for its vase life, prolific blooming, and strong, straight stems. Gardeners favor it both for its ornamental beauty in borders and for its reliable performance in mixed arrangements. 

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Ideal For

• Cutting gardens — especially for warm, rich bouquets in late summer/fall

• Mixed borders where you want a “warm glow” among greens and cooler tones

• Autumn / seasonal displays (pumpkins, gourds, or harvest theme)

• Gardeners seeking a dependable, repeat‑bloomer with strong vase life

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Pairs Well With

‘Cornel’ Dahlia — for contrast: Cornel’s deep red paired with Bronze’s warm hues

Creamy whites or soft peach dahlias (e.g. ‘Cafe au Lait’) — to soften and brighten nearby colour

Ornamental grasses (golden or dark toned) — to add texture and complement the bronze tones