Illustrative photos, not of Bishop of Llandaff. Cultivar-accurate photos are coming.
Bishop of Llandaff
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The best-known dark-leaved dahlia: semi-double scarlet blooms held over deeply cut, almost black foliage. Bred by Fred Treseder of Cardiff and launched in 1928, it is named for the Bishop of Llandaff and has been a border staple for nearly a century.
Specifications
- Bloom Form
- Peony
- Color
- Bright scarlet blooms over deeply cut, near-black foliage
- Height
- 36–42"
- Hybridizer
- Fred Treseder
- Introduced
- 1928
- Origin
- United Kingdom
Growing Notes
At about a metre tall it is shorter and sturdier than the big decoratives, and the dark foliage is ornamental before the first bloom opens. Grow it in full sun — the leaves lose their depth of color in shade. It flowers over a long season and suits mixed borders.
Where to Buy
None of the nurseries we track list Bishop of Llandaff right now.
