Buy paeony-flowered dahlia Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester': Delivery by Waitrose Garden

Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester'

paeony-flowered dahlia

paeony-flowered dahlia

Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, humus-rich soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: July to September
Hardiness: half hardy (may need winter protection)

Pretty pink 'petals' form a single row around the brown eye, which turns bright golden yellow as the flowerhead matures. Popular with bees and other beneficial insects, the flowers will also make excellent additions to a vase. The foliage is attractive too and as it is flushed with rich bronze/purple, it will add a touch of drama to the border.
Garden care: Provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Once the first frosts of autumn have blackened the foliage, carefully lift and clean the tubers and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite. Store in a frost-free place, checking frequently over the winter months.