Description

Dahlia Copper Boy is chosen for a warm metallic palette that sits naturally with late summer and early autumn planting. Blooms show copper to bronze tones, often with a golden warmth that makes the flowers glow in lower light. This is a useful colour for Irish schemes because it blends easily with grasses, seed heads and autumn toned perennials, helping borders look finished as the season turns. It performs strongly in sunny borders and large patio containers and cuts well for harvest style bouquets. Pair it with creams, deep reds, burgundy foliage and ornamental grasses for a rich, layered look. Regular deadheading keeps flowers coming into autumn.
This bloom is fully double, making pollinator access limited. For pollinator support, plant salvia, verbena bonariensis, nepeta, oregano, borage or phacelia nearby. Plant after frost risk in full sun and free draining soil improved with compost. Water steadily, feed from bud stage, deadhead regularly, and lift tubers after the first frosts.