Cornel

Cornel trades sugary sweetness for depth and drama, and she is especially striking beside softer flowers. Dark red to burgundy with tightly rolled petals forming a rounded, substantial bloom.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: Cor Geerlings
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: Netherlands
• Form: Ball (BA)
• ADS Classification Number: 6007 (Ball / Dark Red)
• Cut Flower Status: Good. The form lends itself well to bouquet work; vase life can vary with harvest stage and conditions.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 3.5 inches. Ball blooms show dark red to burgundy with tightly rolled petals forming a rounded, substantial bloom.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 3.8 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 3.8 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.