Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' - 3 Litre Pot
Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ is a striking award-winning garden classic prized for its vivid scarlet-red, semi-double blooms which seem to 'glow' against bronze-purple foliage. Tall and elegant, reaching about 50cm to 1M or 3–4 feet tall, the Bishop series of Dahlia blend beautifully into perennial borders, adding dramatic colour and contrast from mid-summer until the first hard frost. With a long and worthy heritage; Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' was bred in the UK in 1924 by Fred Treseder and named in honour of Joshua Hughes, the Bishop of Llandaff (Llandaff being the Welsh city near Cardiff).
We consider ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ the flagship cultivar of the 'Bishop' series, which includes varieties in orange, yellow, and purple shades, all sharing the dramatic dark leaves and an open flower form that benefits pollinators. These cultivars, such as 'Bishop of Auckland' and 'Bishop of York' offer both ornamental beauty and ecological value, making them ideal for gardeners who want showy blooms and wildlife-friendly plants. This dahlia is perfect for cut flowers, modern borders, and anyone wanting a vibrant, easy-care perennial with historic charm and a bold aesthetic.