Dahlia Bishop's Children
A descendant of that classic Dahlia, Bishop of Llandaff.
This informal, bushy plant reaches 2 1/2 to 3 feet tall and about a foot wide, with leaves so dark they appear black. The 3- to 4-inch blooms are held above the foliage, forming a colorful canopy atop the neat plant. Stunning in the garden and long-lasting in the vase, Bishop's Children may become your favorite cutflower as well as a showstopper in the border and bed!
As its name suggests, Bishop's Children is a descendant of that most famous of all Dahlias, Bishop of Llandaff. Grown extensively in England (where it's one of the most popular plants of all time), Bishop of Llandaff is certainly magnificent, but we think that its "children" are even more impressive for modern gardens!
Easy to grow from seed, this Dahlia may be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last anticipated frost or sown directly into the garden. It will do best in full sun and in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Pkt is 50 seeds.
| Genus | Dahlia |
| Species | x hybrida |
| Variety | Bishop's Children |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Late Summer |
| Habit | Upright |
| Zone | 8 - 10 |
| Plant Height | 2 ft 6 in - 3 ft |
| Plant Width | 8 in - 12 in |
| Bloom Size | 3 in - 5 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Direct Sow, Double Blooms, Flower |
| Bloom Color | Mix |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Border, Cut Flowers, Ornamental, Outdoor |
