Dahlia - Bishop of Llandaff (1 per Pack)

Dahlia - Bishop of Llandaff (1 per Pack)

Renowned for its striking scarlet-red single blooms and dramatic dark bronze foliage, this classic variety is a true showstopper in borders, beds, and containers.

Flowering continuously from mid-summer through to the first frosts, ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ brings long-lasting interest and is highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Compact and reliable, it’s perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners looking to create vibrant seasonal displays.

Key features

• Colour: Red
• Flowering time: All Summer Long
• Flowering height: 100cm/40 inches
• Planting depth: 15cm/6 inches
• Planting distance: 60cm/24 inches
• Planting time: March Onwards
• Soil/position: Any well cultivated, garden soil with a good supply of organic material. Sunny sites away from strong winds.
• Application: Border or bedding plant, good for cut flowers. Short varieties can also be grown in containers on the patio or balcony

Expert's tip: For early flowering, tubers may be started off in boxes in April; use a light soil mixed with compost. Keep slightly moist, cool and free from frost. When danger of frost has passed, plant out the sprouted tubers. If used as a cut flower, cut flowers only when completely developed.