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Dahlia 'Bishop of Canterbury' (PBR)

paeony-flowered dahlia

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Bright magenta flowers create a dazzling contrast with the bronze-flushed foliage from midsummer onwards. They act as a magnet for bees and other pollinating insects and will last for ages when cut and added to a vase.

Dahlia 'Bishop of Canterbury' will make a bold and colourful addition to a mixed or herbaceous border.

How to care for Dahlia Bishop of Canterbury (PBR):

Dahlia tubers can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant them horizontally approximately 12cm deep, making sure the ‘eyes’ are uppermost. Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being over-crowded.

While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch.

In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.9m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)

  • InformationHumans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten

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BU30001459
1 × tuber
£5.79
Delivered by early February
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BU30001674
3 × tubers
£13.75 £4.58 each
Delivered by early February
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PL30005576
3 litre pot
£17.99
available to order from spring
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PL30015738
2 + 1 FREE 3 litre pots
£35.98 £11.99 each
available to order from spring
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Bulbs (only)£4.99

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