Dahlia Peony
Bishop of Dover
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60-70cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
60-70cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunBishop of Dover's snowy white petals are brushed with lilac-pink and look incredible against the dark, bronze foliage.
Divine, almost black foliage and stems support masses of delightful blooms.
Perfect in pots, or as a border plant - they are small in stature (only around 60-70cm in height) but pack an incredible punch... flowering with profusion all season long!
- 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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