Dahlia Bishop of Llandaff
3 tubers for € 9.52
(Dark-leaved Dahlias)
The flowers are bright red with a yellow collar in the center. The dahlias of the Bishop series are quite unique due to their dark leaves, dark stems, and semi-open peony-like flowers (they are sometimes referred to as Peony-flowered dahlias). With the beautiful dark foliage, this dahlia is a special addition to your border. Also very popular with the bees!
This variety was bred in 1924 by Fred Treseder from Cardiff, and named after his friend Joshua Pritchard Hughes, who was the Bishop of Llandaff, a former parish of Wales and the seat of a current medieval and Anglican diocese.
The roots of this beauty lie in Mexico. The Mexican Francisco Hernandez was a great fan of dahlias and began writing about them in 1615. This publicity led to dahlias being brought from Mexico to Spain. From there, the dahlia was introduced to Europe two hundred years later, in 1804, by botanist Andreas Dahl.
When the risk of (night) frost has passed, dahlia tubers can be planted.
Dig a planting hole that the dahlia tuber fits comfortably in and cover it with a few centimeters of soil. Plant the tuber with the piece of old stem facing up.
Dahlias love nutrient-rich soil. You can enrich poor garden soil by mixing compost into the planting hole. They are true sun lovers, so plant them in a sunny spot.
Don't have a garden, but do have a balcony or terrace? Then you too can enjoy lush flowers. Dahlias thrive perfectly in pots and planters.
Do you want to enjoy an endless sea of flowers for as long as possible? Then cut away the faded dahlia flowers.
When to buy dahlia tubers? Plant dahlia tubers this spring for a beautiful colorful garden or terrace in the summer! We always try to offer the largest size and best quality for the most beautiful result.
Humus-rich soil
Sunny spot
Color: red
Height: 90 cm
Size: I
Blooming period: June-September