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3 litre - Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'

Dahlia

£12.99
£14.99
£12.99

3 litre pot

Glowing scarlet flowers and near-black foliage make this dahlia a true garden classic.
  • Iconic dark foliage contrast
  • Excellent cut flower
  • Bee-friendly open blooms
  • Reliable late-season colour

  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Half hardy, protect tubers from frost

  • Flowers

    July, August, September, October

  • Soil type

    Loam, fertile sandy soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    'Bishop of Llandaff' remains one of the most admired dahlias for its striking foliage and glowing flowers. It works beautifully in mixed borders, adding rich colour and strong contrast throughout the second half of the growing season.

  • About this plant

    A striking dahlia with rich scarlet-red flowers set against deep bronze-purple foliage. Its bold colour and open blooms bring warmth, drama and pollinator appeal from midsummer into autumn.

  • Key features

    • Brilliant scarlet-red single flowers
    • Distinctive dark bronze to near-black foliage
    • Excellent for pollinators and cutting
    • Long flowering season

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 90–120cm | Spread: 60–75cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Bushy upright perennial

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Mid-border, patio containers

Planting guide

Plant tubers in spring after frosts have passed in fertile, well-drained soil. Position in full sun and stake taller stems if exposed to wind.

Care tips

Deadhead regularly to keep flowers coming and feed with a high-potash fertiliser during summer for the best performance.

Winter care

Lift tubers after the first frost in colder areas and store them in a frost-free place over winter. In milder gardens, apply a thick mulch for protection if leaving tubers in the ground.