Dahlia's are tuberous rooted perennials with pinnately divided leaves and showy flower-heads, double in many cultivars, in summer and autumn.

Dahlia Bishop of Llandaff. RHS Award of Garden Merit. A rich, bright red semi-double flower on tall deep bronze foliage. An old variety, one of the best.

Cultivation: Grow in a fertile, humus-rich well-drained soil in full sun; they benefit from liquid feeding. Taller types need staking; for large blooms (eg. for exhibition) undertake disbudding. After the first frosts, cut back stems and lift tubers and store in frost-free place.
Height / Spread: 70 x 50cm Flowering Time: May - October. Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Brings any container to life with its vibrant blooms and bronze foliage. Also very suitable for the mid border. Ideal Conditions: Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.