Dahlia Bishop of Dover
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Dahlia Bishop of Dover have a single row of white ray-florets (which can have a pinkish violet flush), surround the central disc forming pretty flowerheads that are held on deep purple-brown stems. The purple-tinted foliage offers a wonderful contrast. Dahlia Bishop of Dover will flower July to September.Â
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Supplied as a single bare root tuber.
To plant them, dig a hole at least 20-30cm square and around 20-30cm deep for each one. Cover the base of the hole with 10cms of compost, or manure and give it a good dousing with a full watering can and then plant the dahlia at a depth of 15cms. You may need a stout stake, not just a bamboo cane, to support each plant and it is a good idea to knock this in first and then place the plant by its side. Plant in a sunny spot and keep moist yet well-drained. It will need to be lifted in winter - once the foliage dies back simply dig it up and store in a cool, frost free location.