Dahlia 'Bishop Of Llandaff'

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Single dahliaPerennialFamily: Asteraceae

Height: 90cmSpread: 90cm
Tender

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Bronze

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

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

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' is one of the best single dahlias available, from which many of the 'Bishop' dahlias have been bred. It has dark bronze green foliage and contrasting bright red, single to semi-double flowers. It flowers its socks off right up until the first frosts, and the single, open nature of its blooms make it attractive to bees. It's perfect for cutting. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Grow Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' at the front of a sunny border, in moist but well-drained soil. After the first frost, cut off the top growth, dig up the tuber and leave it to dry for three weeks. Overwinter it in an airy, frost-free place, and replant the following spring. Alternatively, grow dahlias in pots and move them indoors in autumn.

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Dahlia ‘Bishop of llandaff’ and wildlife

Dahlia ‘Bishop of llandaff’ 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 llandaff’ poisonous?

Dahlia ‘Bishop of llandaff’ 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