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DAHLIA 'Bishop of Llandaff
Peony form. Purple foliage, semi-double scarlet flowers
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Red - scarlet -
Height - 1.1m (3½ft) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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Tuberous - tuberous perennial. Flowers to 7cm (3in) across.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - an old favourite and one of the best for beds and borders. named for Bishop Hughes of Llandaf (now Cardiff) in 1924. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, earwigs, caterpillars, powdery mildew, mosaic virus -
Place of origin - garden origin -
Flower Shape - Paeony - Mass mixed irregular petals, with or without stamens
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Semi-double - Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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