Dahlia Peony
Bishop of Canterbury
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60-70cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
60-70cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunBishop of Canterbury Dahlia boasts striking magenta red blooms that beautifully complement its dark, dramatic foliage.
This stunning variety bursts with an abundance of blooms all summer long, thriving in a sunny spot and adding a delightful touch to pots on the patio or in a sunny border.
Its single open blooms also make it a popular choice for late nectar sources for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. And as a bonus, it's perfect for cutting and bringing indoors!
- The best time to plant Dahlias here in NZ is September or October, but can be planted anytime from mid August through to late December.
- Dahlias love sun ,so choose a nice sunny spot in your garden. Ideally a spot that gets at least 4 hours of full sun a day.
- Dahlias will grow in almost any soil, but prefer well drained loamy soil conditions.
- Prepare the ground a few weeks before planting by digging over the soil thoroughly and adding a little well rotted compost and an application of general fertiliser.
- Before planting the tubers, apply stakes (for larger varieties) staking after planting damages roots and tubers.
- Plant your Dahlia tubers about 5-10cm deep and about 50cm apart with the eye facing upwards. Water well and keep moist being careful not to over-water.
For a full overview of how to plant Dahlias visit our Gardeners Guide.
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