Dahlia Peony
Bishop of York
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60-70cm -
5-10cm -
Full Sun
60-70cm 
5-10cm 
Full SunDahlia ‘Bishop of York’ is a single-flowered dahlia that glows with golden warmth and moody contrast. Its bright yellow blooms—simple, open-faced, and rich in nectar—stand out dramatically against deep burgundy to chocolate-purple foliage, making it a magnet for bees and butterflies and a visual standout in any border.
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🌸 Bloom Size: Around 10 cm, single with a golden center
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🌿 Height: Grows to 90 cm, with a bushy, upright habit
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☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, prefers fertile, well-drained soil
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🪴 Best Use: Ideal for cutting gardens, or as a contrasting accent
‘Bishop of York’ blooms from midsummer until the first frost, and its open form makes it a favourite for pollinators. It’s easy to grow, low maintenance, and excellent for cutting, with flowers that add a cheerful pop to arrangements. Stake early to support its upright stems, and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
- 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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