Dahlia 'Cornel'

Ball form dahlias are among nature's most fascinating creations, with rows of perfectly rolled petals circling ever tighter into the center. These flowers have an imaginary quality that temps one to reach over (discretely) to touch the centerpiece, confirming that the blooms are indeed real. Ideal for tightly planted gardens, Cornel has a slender profile and doesn't need much space. Consider planting with a sun proof red leafed coleus as in two of the photos here - genius! Why Grow Medium Garden Dahlias? Few flowers offer the color and form diversity of dahlias This dahlia is an excellent cut flower, producing armloads of blooms Cornel has long flower stems and holds well, perfect for cutting Dahlia tubers can be saved, divided and shared. Click on the Dahlia Planting Guide button, right, for details and growing tips. This is a Leafari grown, tested and recommended variety.