Like a shiny competition medal, Cornel Bronze dazzles and radiates! Exhibition-quality ball blooms dance at the end of long strong stems, beckoning admirers to come closer for a better view. Depending on how the light and shadows cast, hues vary from the bronze family of pinks to the copper family of oranges.
Bloom Size: up to 4”
Bloom Form: (BA) Ball
Bloom Color: (BR) Bronze
Plant Height: 4’-5’
Foliage: Stems are medium green with purple found in base stems, growth is strong and straight. Whorled leaves are dark green and ovate in shape; pinnate leaflets are dentate with broad, sharp teeth.
ADS Class: 6011 | BA BR
Year Introduced/Origin: 2005, Netherlands
Originator: P Smits
Grower’s Notes:
✔️ Plant is compact and holds up well to the winds that whip through our mountain meadows.
✔️ Tolerant of higher temperatures and humidity
✔️ Blooms enjoy a long vase life and is a favorite of floral designers.
✔️ Lateral buds are not prominent and don’t require regular disbudding like other varieties. Main stems are sturdy. Lateral branches respond quickly to pinching and multiply profusely.
✔️ Superb tuber producer—pumps the long stemmed blooms out consistently all season long. As with all varieties, tuber production increases with regular deadheading and disbudding.
Shipping Notes: Tubers will begin shipping in April 2025. Please take a moment to read our growing practices and shipping policies. Placing an order is an acceptance of our policies and a release of seller’s responsibility from product that may be damaged or lost in transport.