Dahlia Bishop
Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'
flowerAn award-winning dahlia cultivar featuring vibrant scarlet-red semi-double flowers with dark maroon foliage that provides striking color contrast. Growing 90–120 cm tall, it blooms prolifically from midsummer until the first frost. This variety is excellent for cutting, garden display, and attracts pollinators; the dramatic foliage makes it a standout specimen plant.
Common Problems
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Care Guide
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Light
Full sun; requires 8+ hours of direct sunlight daily for vigorous growth and abundant flowering
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Water
Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist during growing season. Water deeply at the base, avoiding foliage. Reduce watering as temperatures cool in autumn
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Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter. pH 6.0–7.0 preferred. Add compost or well-rotted manure before planting
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Fertiliser
Feed every 2–3 weeks during growing season with balanced fertilizer or fertilizer higher in potassium to boost flowering. Stop feeding by late summer
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Temperature
Tender perennial; thrives in 18–28°C. Very frost-sensitive; lift tubers and store indoors over winter in cold zones
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Humidity
Moderate to high humidity preferred; ensures vigorous growth. Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases
Toxicity
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Non-toxic; safe for all household members and pets
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Seasonal Care
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Resume regular watering and feeding as growth picks up.
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Peak growing season. Water and feed regularly.
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Reduce watering as growth slows. Stop heavy feeding.
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Minimal watering and feeding. Protect from frost if needed.