Dahlia 'Bishop's Children'

Also Known As

Dahlia hybridum 'Bishop's Children'
Dahlia variablis 'Bishop's Children
Dahlia x hybrida 'Bishop's Children'
Bishop's Children Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 36"-40"
W: 24"

planting zones

7a-11

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Dahlia 'Bishop's Children' plant details

Dahlia 'Bishop's Children' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with black foliage. In fall and summer apricot, magenta and red 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's Children'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous black
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 36 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, magenta and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Bishop's Children'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tongue-in-cheek name coined by Pete Ray for these seedlings of Bishop of Llandaff. These vary in darkness of foliage and flower color from magenta to red to ? but generally more of a single Anemone type of flower. So far every one that has bloomed has left with someone.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Who knew dahlias from seed could be so easy? And so beautiful. Purple to deep bronze leaves with tall stems support single flowers in colors of yellow, soft orange, burgundy, and bicolors, too. Start indoors at the end of March in short season areas and set out after frost.

By: Select Seeds

Gorgeous black foliage & richly colored 3-4” single blooms, good mildew resistance & its reliable perennial-ness makes this a Dahlia to lust for! To 3’ tall & bushy, it doesn’t need that silly staking either. If dead-headed, it’ll bloom all Summer into Fall providing great garden contrast, lots of cut flowers & a great pollen source for bumblebees! Great in a container too – 7 gallon size & up.