Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Dahlia 'Bishop of Auckland' bears velvety, crimson, single flowers on near-black stems, in contrast with dark green-red leaves. It's well suited to growing in a mixed, herbaceous border, where its tall, red flowers will complement a range of other flowers.
For best results, grow Dahlia 'Bishop of Auckland' in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Stake plants early on to protect blooms. Deadhead regularly and feed with a potash-rich fertiliser to prolong flowering. In autumn, lift tubers after the first frosts and store them in a cool, dry situation until March. Then pot them up and keep them in a temperate greenhouse before planting out in late May.
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Dahlia ‘Bishop of auckland’ and wildlife
Dahlia ‘Bishop of auckland’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
