Bishop of Canterbury dahlia
Dahlia 'Bishop of Canterbury'
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Dark purple-red
Garden uses
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Notes
'Bishop of Canterbury' dahlia (Dahlia 'Bishop of Canterbury') is a bulb for borders, containers, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. Rich magenta-red flowers open over burgundy foliage from June until frost. It grows about 39 inches tall. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Vermillionaire cuphea, Lemongrass, and Blue Mouse Ears hosta.