Decorative Single Border Dahlia
Dahlia 'Bishop's Children'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
Cultivar: Bishop's Children

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage

Herbaceous
Smooth

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Section

Single

Flower Size

Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameter
Miniature - up to 4 inches (100 mm) diameter

Bloom Color

White
Yellow
Bronze
Flame
Red, Dark Red
Pink
Purple, Wine, Violet
Bicolor

Pruning

Do not disbud

Foliage Color

Dark/Black

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual