Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester'

Also Known As

Bishop of Leicester Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7b-8b

Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester' plant details

Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with purple foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds 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 Leicester'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester'

USDA Zones: 7b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely lavender flowers (single but with some extra petals) highlighted with pink 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.