Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford'

Also Known As

Bishop of Oxford Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-10b

Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford' plant details

Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with bronze and burgundy foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and burgundy
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bishop of Oxford' has bold orange single flowers atop rich, burgundy foliage. Blooms from early summer until fall and grows from two to three feet tall. Excellent in containers or in the garden. Three options for winter starting with easiest and safest: 1. grow in a pot and move to a frost-free area, 2. lift tubers and store, 3. leave in the ground in well-drained, sunny beds under a mound of fallen leaves.