Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff': Iconic Dark Foliage with Scarlet Blooms

Few dahlias are as instantly recognizable as 'Bishop of Llandaff'. Its deep purple-black foliage provides a dramatic backdrop for 4–6 inch brilliant red flowers with dark purple and yellow centers. A long-stemmed cultivar perfect for cut arrangements, it reaches 1–3 feet tall and adds sophisticated contrast to sunny beds.

Culture & Overwintering

• Light: Full sun.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained.
• Winter Care: Where hardy, mulch heavily in late fall; otherwise lift tubers and store over winter.
• Propagation: Spring division of tubers.

Potential Problems

Viruses, crown gall, root rot, wilts, powdery mildew, aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers.

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