Dahlia
Common Name: Dahlia
Genus: Dahlia
Cultivar: 'Bishop of Llandaff'
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Tender
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 90cm
Spread: 90cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
Time to take cuttings: February to April
There are dahlias for every situation, from giant exhibition and cut flowers, to Lilliput varieties less than 30cm (12in) high. 'Bishop of Llandaff' is an old favourite and one of the best known garden varieties for bedding and borders. It is an opulent plant with dark bronze-green foliage and vibrant vermillion semi-double blooms. 'Bishop of Llandaff' is valued for its late summer colour, which extends well into autumn and is a popular cut flower. Feed weekly during the growing season and dead head regularly. When the foliage begins to die back, cut stems to 15cm (6in) and lift the tubers and store in straw, wood shavings, or vermiculite in a frost-free place. Divide tubers in spring and plant out when danger of frost has passed. Aphids, caterpillars, slugs and earwigs may be a problem and plants may also be prone to powdery mildew. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Looks good with:
Rudbeckia hirta 'Marmalade'Nandina domestica
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