Dahlia Bishop of Leicester ®
Delivery: From mid February
Pale pink touched with white. Dahlia Bishop of Leicester is a beautiful Paeonia dahlia the single flowers are held on strong stems with contrasting dark foliage, the centre has a dark eye that gradually changes to revel the yellow pollen full of nectar which is a magnet to pollinators. Plant in groups on its own or mixed with grasses in prairie style planting or blend through hardy perennial plants in shades of pinks, purples, blues, whites and green with a dash of marron
Colour | Lavender, Pink |
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Delivery | From mid February |
Flower Size | 7cm |
Garden Position | Sun, Partial shade |
Hardiness | Half-Hardy, Tender |
Height (Mature plant) | 90 cm |
Month of Blooming | July, November |
Planting Depth | 15cm |
Planting Time | Spring, Summer |
Planting density (per m2) | 4-6 |
Planting position | Middle, Back |
Scented | No |
Special Features | Bee and Pollinator Friendly, Good for Cut Flowers |
Suitable for Pots | Yes |
Type of Soil | Fertile, Humus Rich, Well Drained |