Dahlia 'Bishop of York'

Also Known As

Bishop of York Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 36"
W: 36"

planting zones

7b-8b

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Dahlia 'Bishop of York' plant details

Dahlia 'Bishop of York' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with purple foliage. In fall and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Bishop of York'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Bishop of York'

USDA Zones: 7b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small pure yellow flowers pop against the chocolate brown leaves. 3' tall. Minimum temperature: 0°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Bright yellow, 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.