Dahlia 'Bishop Of Auckland'

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Single dahliaPerennialFamily: Asteraceae

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Dahlia 'Bishop of Auckland' bears velvety, crimson, single flowers on near-black stems, in contrast with dark green-red leaves. It's well suited to growing in a mixed, herbaceous border, where its tall, red flowers will complement a range of other flowers.

For best results, grow Dahlia 'Bishop of Auckland' in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Stake plants early on to protect blooms. Deadhead regularly and feed with a potash-rich fertiliser to prolong flowering. In autumn, lift tubers after the first frosts and store them in a cool, dry situation until March. Then pot them up and keep them in a temperate greenhouse before planting out in late May.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSowyes**yesPlantyesyesyesFlowersyesyesyesDivideyesyesyesCollect Seedsyes**yes

Dahlia ‘Bishop of auckland’ and wildlife

Dahlia ‘Bishop of auckland’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Dahlia ‘Bishop of auckland’ poisonous?

Dahlia ‘Bishop of auckland’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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