Dahlia Bishop of Canterbury
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A wonderful accent to any garden, dahlia 'Bishop of Canterbury' is renowned for its vivid, deep magenta blooms and strikingly contrasted black foliage. This cultivar is from the Bishop series, which is distinguished by its single-flowered petals and striking, nearly black foliage that provide a striking background for the vivid blooms. It provides a long-lasting show of colour and is ideal for beds, borders, and pots. It blooms from mid-summer until frost.
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Dahlia 'Bishop of Canterbury' should be planted in a sunny area for optimum blossom colour and robust growth. Throughout the growing season, the soil needs to be kept moist, well-drained, and rich. Deadheading frequently will promote more flowers. Combine this dahlia with plants with lighter foliage or with shades of flowers to showcase its striking blossoms and unique foliage.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
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