Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' (Peony-Flowered)

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff': An Iconic Heirloom

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' is a legendary Peony-flowered dahlia introduced in 1928 by Treseder. It is celebrated for its combination of vivid, deep scarlet-red, single to semi-double flowers (with a central boss of golden stamens) and stunning, deep bronze-purple, finely divided foliage. The plants are compact (2-3 feet), bushy, and bloom prolifically from mid-summer to frost.

Garden Merit

This cultivar has earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit. The dark foliage provides contrast even before flowering. Plant tubers in spring in full sun, rich soil. Stake, pinch, and deadhead for continuous bloom. Lift tubers in fall in cold climates. It is a timeless favorite for borders and containers.

Taxonomy

• Family: Asteraceae
• Genus: Dahlia
• Cultivar: 'Bishop of Llandaff'
• Hybridizer: Treseder, 1928