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Dahlia Bishop of Llandaff
Flower
FlowerDahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'
- Partial sun
- Zones 7–10
- 90 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Perennial
- pH 6–7
Overview
An award-winning heirloom dahlia that combines stunning scarlet-red single flowers with dramatic dark bronze-purple foliage for an absolutely striking garden presence. This compact variety has been beloved by gardeners since 1924, offering both exceptional flower power for cutting and foliage that rivals the most exotic coleus for dramatic garden impact.
Planting
Plant tubers after soil warms to 60°F and frost danger passes. Start indoors 4-6 weeks early in cold climates.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-21 days for tuber sprouting.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, thrips, spider mites, earwigs, slugs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, crown rot, viral diseases.