Flowers
Dahlia 'Bishops Children'
Dahlia
Dahlias are standout flowers in summer borders and pots, offering a long season of colour. Bronze foliage will set off the striking combination of red, orange, pink and apricot flowers in this mix. Enjoy as a cut flower or plant near a vegetable garden to attract pollinators. Hardy in the south if overwintered under mulch.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 90cm
- Spread
- 45cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Best started under glass Feb-April, 0.5cm deep in trays of moist seed compost. Cover with soil or vermiculite and propagate at 18-20°C. Transplant into pots, being gentle when handling root system. Grow on and plant out in fertile soil when risk of frost has passed. Pinch out growing tip for bushy growth.
Aftercare
Regularly deadhead to encourage more flowers. In late autumn, cut plants to the ground and mulch to protect from winter weather. In colder regions, lift Dahlia tubers and overwinter undercover.
Gallery
Ref. SED014