Bishop of Llandaff Dahlia
Best choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, high-contrast floral displays.
This is the ultimate high-contrast showstopper for those who crave drama in their borders. You trade the low-maintenance ease of a permanent shrub for the seasonal ritual of lifting tubers, but the payoff is a relentless display of crimson blooms against near-black foliage that few other plants can match.
$14.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast architectural foliage
- Landscapers wanting vibrant, long-lasting summer color
- Pollinator advocates and home floral arrangers
Who should skip it
- Busy growers wanting pest-resistant, low-intervention plants
- Cold-climate gardeners avoiding seasonal tuber storage
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring hands-off plant support
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Dark foliage creates a dramatic, high-contrast backdrop for vibrant red blooms.
Pollinator Appeal
Open flower structure makes nectar easily accessible for butterflies and hummingbirds.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent color production from mid-summer straight through to the first frost.
Container Versatility
Compact enough for patio pots while maintaining a bold architectural presence.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and striking color make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Simple to grow, though requires tuber lifting in colder climate zones.
Key Specs
Mature Height
34-38 inches tall
Planting Depth
1-2 inches below soil line
Spacing
1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-11 (Annual/Lifted), Zones 8-10 (Perennial)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Ships as
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Bloom Season
Late Summer, Fall
Planting Season
Spring
Pollinator Attraction
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds
Special Use
Good for Cut Flowers, Container Friendly
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