Dahlia - Bishop of Llandaff
Best choice for gardeners seeking dramatic contrast and long-lasting floral displays.
Transform your garden with the Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff,' a perennial favorite celebrated for its stunning scarlet blooms and distinctive, nearly black foliage. This award-winning variety produces an abundance of semi-double flowers from summer through fall, making it ideal for borders, containers, and beautiful cut flower arrangements. Each purchase includes three clumps of tubers, ensuring vibrant color and elegant beauty for your outdoor space when planted in full sun.
$23.96
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
726
/ 3183
#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Hardiness Zones
811
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, architectural foliage contrast
- Eco-conscious growers supporting local pollinator populations
- Small-space gardeners needing manageable, low-maintenance plants
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners living in cold-climate regions
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding frequent pest management
- Impatient growers wanting immediate seasonal color
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking scarlet blooms against dark foliage create a high-contrast garden centerpiece.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent flowering from summer through the first frost extends seasonal interest.
Pollinator Appeal
Open-faced semi-double petals provide easy access for bees and butterflies.
Arrangement Versatility
Sturdy stems and vibrant color make these ideal for fresh bouquets.
Growth Reliability
Proven award-winning genetics ensure consistent performance for home gardeners.
Hardiness Range
Limited to warmer zones, requiring winter lifting in colder northern climates.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
8 - 11
Height
30 - 36 inches
Spread
18 – 24 inches
Planting Depth
3-4 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Bloom Season
Summer to Fall
Flower Color
Scarlet Red
Features
- Striking scarlet red blooms
- Unique, dark foliage
- Blooms until frost
- Award-winning variety
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Guaranteed to grow
- Attracts pollinators
- Perennial life cycle
What customers say
Customer satisfaction centers on the Dahlia Bishop of Llandaff's dramatic aesthetic appeal. Reviewers consistently call this variety a garden showstopper due to the intense visual contrast between its fiery scarlet blooms and deep mahogany foliage. This striking combination ensures high ornamental value. Many customers report excellent vigor and prolific summer blooming, confirming the variety's reliability once established. While most bulbs show successful sprouting, a small number of reports mentioned smaller than expected bulbs. Overall, the consensus is that this dahlia delivers exceptional performance and high impact color, exceeding expectations for its price. Customers frequently recommend this variety, highlighting its superb value.
Know before you buy
Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' is hardy in zones 8–11. If you live in a colder climate, you will need to dig up the tubers in the fall and store them in a frost-free location before replanting in the spring.
Each order includes three clumps of tubers, which is enough to create a substantial, mounding display in a garden bed or a large container.
Yes, removing faded blooms throughout the summer and fall will encourage the plant to direct its energy toward producing new flowers rather than seeds.
Absolutely. Because they reach a height of 30 to 36 inches, they perform beautifully in large containers, provided the pots have excellent drainage and receive full sun.
They are excellent for cut flowers. Their long, sturdy stems and striking contrast between the scarlet petals and dark foliage make them a standout choice for fresh bouquets.
Given their spread of 18 to 24 inches, you should space the tubers at least 20 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and room for the plants to reach their full size.
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