Dahlia Peony
Bishop of Canterbury
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90-100cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
90-100cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia Bishop of Canterbury
Bishop of Canterbury carries rich magenta-purple flowers above deep bronze-purple foliage. The semi-double blooms open to reveal their golden centres, making them especially attractive to bees and other pollinators. Even when it is not in flower, the dark foliage adds plenty of colour and contrast to the garden.
Height: Approx. 90cm
Flower size: Approx. 8–10cm
Type: Peony-flowered / Semi-double
Flowering time: Summer through to autumn
Position: Full sun
Best for: Borders, containers, picking and pollinator-friendly gardens
- 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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