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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual, Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Purple
Growth Habit Upright
Bloom Season Summer through Late Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing
Use Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Outdoor

About Bishop of Canterbury - Dahlia Bulbs (Peony-Flowered)

Dahlia

Seed Type Tuber
Plant Type Peony-Flowered

Dahlia Bulbs (Peony-Flowered) - Bishop of Canterbury is a popular dark-leaved dahlia that has bright cherry pink petals around a golden dark center. They stand up nice and straight because they are not top-heavy and contain little water. Simply lovely in the garden, container or vase, Dahlias will bloom throughout the summer and into the fall in many regions.

Planting Information

Planting Bishop of Canterbury - Dahlia Bulbs (Peony-Flowered)

Planting Season Spring
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil
Plant Height 30 to 36 inches
Plant Spacing 12 to 18 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size No. 1 (2 to 3 eyes)
View our Dahlia Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount
Recommended Coverage
2 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
4 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
8 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 2.75 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Bishop of Canterbury - Dahlia Bulbs (Peony-Flowered)