Bishop of Llandaff
ADS #0089
Bishop of Llandaff is arguably the most famous dark-leaved dahlia in existence. The combination of brilliant scarlet peony-form blooms against dramatically dark, near-black foliage creates a contrast that few other plants can match. Named after a Welsh cathedral, this heritage variety has won the RHS Award of Garden Merit — twice.
Specifications
- Bloom Form
- Peony
- Size Class
- Medium
- Bloom Size
- 4"
- Color
- Brilliant scarlet-red blooms contrasting with near-black foliage
- Height
- 30–36"
- Bloom Season
- Early Summer to Frost
- Hybridizer
- Fred Treseder
- Introduced
- 1928
- Origin
- United Kingdom
Growing Notes
Compact and bushy — one of the few dahlias that rarely needs staking. The dark foliage is ornamental even before blooming starts. Plant in full sun; shade diminishes the foliage color. Prolific bloomer that doesn't need deadheading as aggressively as larger types. Excellent in mixed borders alongside ornamental grasses.
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Reviews (56)
56 reviews
Even before a single bloom opens, the dark foliage is stunning. Then the scarlet flowers start and it's just perfection.
Compact grower that blooms early and keeps going. Great for the front of a border.
