& Dahlia Bishop Llandaff 1 Tuber

This Dahlia is a popular choice for informal cottage garden displays, producing stunning scarlet-red blooms which are sure to make an eye-catching show. Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' grows to over 1m high, making it perfect for the back of beds or borders, and has unusual, aubergine-coloured stems which stand out in contrast to its rich red petals. These tubers need to be dug up and overwintered in a dry, frost-free place. Pot up Dahlia plants and grow them on in frost free conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise dahlia plants to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting out in beds, borders and containers. Choose a position in full sun on any rich fertile, moist, well drained soil. Feed and water dahlias regularly throughout the growing season. While dahlia plants are still young, pinch out the growing tip of each stem to encourage bushier growth and masses of flowers. Deadhead faded dahlia flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced. Bedding dahlia are generally grown as annuals, however dahlia tubers may be lifted in autumn and stored over winter in trays of peat or sand, in a cool but frost free position if required. They can be potted up the following spring. Product Specifications: Position In: Full Sun Height: Up to 120cm Spread: Up to 60cm Delivered with growing and care instructions. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: A stunning Dahlia variety which produces rich, scarlet-red blooms with aubergine-coloured stems, creating an eye-catching colour contrast A popular choice for more informal cottage garden displays due to its branching habit Perfect for beds, borders and containers as its bright colours stand out among other plants 1x Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' Tuber Specifications: Colour: Red Model Number: KA0116