Bell's Montara - Fall
Bell’s Montara has that warm, burnished coloring that becomes especially beautiful as the season starts leaning toward fall. The blooms sit somewhere between bronze, copper, and soft orange, with enough variation in the petals to keep the color from ever feeling flat.
Its informal decorative form gives the flower a loose, slightly tousled look rather than a perfectly structured shape. That softness is part of what makes Montara so useful in floral design. The petals bring movement, while the warm bronze-orange color adds richness without becoming overly bright.
In our market bouquets, this is the kind of dahlia I reach for when I want to start warming up the palette. It pairs beautifully with peach, cream, rust, dusty rose, burgundy, and deeper red tones, and it has a way of making a bouquet feel seasonal without immediately pushing it into a full autumn look.
For our local florists, Bell’s Montara offers a color that is much more interesting than a straightforward orange. Those bronze and copper tones work beautifully in layered, garden-inspired designs, especially alongside softer neutrals and richer late-summer colors.
I also love it for wedding work when the palette calls for warmth and depth. Mixed with blush and peach it feels romantic and soft; paired with wine, rust, and burgundy it becomes much moodier and more dramatic. That flexibility makes it a very useful flower during the transition from summer into fall wedding season.
What I appreciate most about Bell’s Montara is that it feels a little undone in the best possible way. The color is warm and sophisticated, the petals have movement, and the overall flower brings that freshly gathered, garden-grown character I am always looking for.
For the gardener who loves bronze-orange color, loose petal movement, and a dahlia that feels perfectly at home in late-summer bouquets, Bell’s Montara is a beautiful variety to grow.
Bloom Color: Bronze / Coppery Orange
Bloom Form: Informal Decorative
Bloom Size: Small — Approximately 4–6 inches
Best For: Cutting gardens, market bouquets, florist work & late-summer wedding designs
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