{"product_id":"bio-dahlia-cornel-bronze","title":"Organic Dahlia 'Cornel Bronze'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfortunately sold out – Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on stock availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBronze Pompon Dahlia ‘Cornel Bronze’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cornel Bronze’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular pompon dahlia with bronze-coloured flowers measuring approximately 7 cm in diameter. The blooms consist of many tightly packed petals, forming a neat, spherical shape. The plant has green foliage and reaches a height of around one metre. Its strong, upright stems make it very suitable for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubers of ‘Cornel Bronze’ are grown from carefully selected stock, ensuring strong and healthy plants. This results in an abundant display of flowers from July until the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions for Dahlia ‘Cornel Bronze’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIndoor Pre-growth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlias are not frost-hardy. The tubers can be started indoors from March to encourage earlier growth and flowering. After the danger of frost has passed (around mid-May), the plants can be moved outdoors. If frost threatens, they should be protected or brought back inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlanting Outdoors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf planting directly outdoors, wait until after the last frost, usually around mid-May. From this point, the tubers can be planted safely and will flower approximately 60 to 90 days later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the tuber with the old stem facing upwards, about 2–3 cm below the soil surface. Space plants approximately 50 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting is possible until the end of June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eLocation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlias prefer a sunny position with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, ideally slightly calcareous.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cornel Bronze’ grows to about one metre tall and generally does not require staking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor container planting, use a pot with a minimum diameter of 40 cm to prevent the soil from drying out too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePinching Dahlias\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinching encourages bushier growth and more abundant flowering. Dahlias should be pinched once they are actively growing and have developed at least two to four pairs of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing clean, sharp scissors, cut just above a leaf node. Any buds below the cut can be removed so the plant can direct its energy into producing new side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of Dahlia ‘Cornel Bronze’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist, as drought can negatively affect growth and flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\nRemove spent blooms regularly. The dahlia will continue flowering until the first frost. After flowering, cut the plant back to ground level. Tubers left in the ground should be protected with mulch or lifted and stored frost-free in colder regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed the plant several times during the growing season, as dahlias are vigorous growers and benefit from regular feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, the tubers continue to develop. The best time to lift them is just before the first frost. The tubers can be divided immediately or in spring. Dividing in spring makes it easier to identify new growth points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEdible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts of the \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Cornel Bronze’ are edible. The tuber has a mild, carrot-like flavour, and the flowers can be used to garnish salads or flavour water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDahlias originate from Mexico, where they were originally cultivated as a food crop. Once their ornamental value was discovered, they became one of the most diverse and widely grown ornamental plant groups in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Organic \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cornel Bronze' ordering information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e ✅ Skal certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 📦 Individually packed or choose a stacking discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 💰 Stacking discount: \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Flowering period:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e July - October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Planting time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e From May (or from March indoors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Planting depth:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 2 cm below ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Planting distance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 50 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Height:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 100 cm high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Flower diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 7 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Location:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Sunny to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Soil pH:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Loam, sandy soil - slightly acidic\/neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Winter hardiness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Not winter hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Propagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Origin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Family:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \n\u003cem\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/em\u003e (composite family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Colour:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Bronze-colored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Group:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Pompom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Bee-friendly:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Fragrant:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Tuber size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 1st size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Buy organic dahlia tubers from the Bloemoloog\" href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/collections\/bio-dahlias\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther dahlia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"106\" width=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56462918287704,"sku":"562","price":5.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BIoDahlia_CornelBronze_ingroep.webp?v=1767014469","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-it\/products\/organic-dahlia-cornel-bronze","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}