Bishop of Leicester dahlia
Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester'
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Lavender
Notes
'Bishop of Leicester' dahlia (Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester') is a bulb for containers, borders, and beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. The lavender and white flowers can be single or semi-double and are often touched with pink. They sit above rich, burgundy foliage. You can grow it in a pot and move it to a frost-free area for winter.
Pairs well with Fountain grass, Statice, and Italian cypress.