Bishops & Paeony-Flowered
Bishops & Paeony-Flowered
Bishop and Paeony-Flowered Dahlias are a highlight of the summer garden. With bronze or dark foliage they create a stunning contrast again the jewel shades of peony shaped petals.
Flowering from mid summer to late October, they attract butterfiles, bees and other pollinators.
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Bishop of Auckland
D4000
Like a glass of full-bodied claret, Dahlia 'Bishop of Auckland' is a toast to timeless floral sophistication. With deep crimson petals, the blooms will bring a sumptuous richness to your garden.
This impressive dahlia is from the ‘Bishop and Paeony-Flowered series’, prized for their jewel-like tones set against a dramatic backdrop of dark, bronzed foliage. The open-faced flowers prove enormously popular with bees and butterflies.
With a flower diameter of 10 cm and plant height of 90 cm, 'Bishop of Auckland' Dahlia is an outstanding performer and flowers for months on end.
Dahlias thrive in rich soil, and an application of well rotted manure is most beneficial.
de Jager's dahlia top size, top quaility tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.
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Bishop of Canterbury
D4001
A beautiful regal dahlia, paeony-flowered ‘Bishop of Canterbury’ is a star of the late-summer border with its velvet magenta-red petals, golden centres and striking almost black foliage.
The semi-double blooms measure 10 cm in diameter with an overall height of 90 cm, they flower for months on end, usually from mid-July onwards and have nectar-rich centres adored by bees, butterflies, and a host of garden pollinators.
The strong, sturdy stems do not require staking which means dahlia ‘Bishop of Canterbury’ is also an excellent choice for long-lasting colour in summer containers. Interplant with wiry stems such as scabious, verbenas or salvias for added texture and movement.
Dahlias thrive in rich soil, and an application of well rotted manure is most beneficial and these bishop paeony flowered dahlias are idea for pots as well as the border..
de Jager's dahlia top size, top quaility tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.
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Bishop of Leicester
D4006
Dahlia 'Bishop of Leicester' is an elegant member of the 'Bishop' family, producing masses of beautiful soft lavender pink flowers. With a warm flush toward the centre and bronze-purple foliage, they create a stunning focal point to the garden.
A bushy upright dahlia plant with blooms that measure 10 cm in diameter and reaching a height of 90 cm, they flower for months on end, usually from mid-July onwards. Nectar-rich centres adored by bees, butterflies, and a host of garden pollinators.
Perfect for borders, cottage-style gardens, and mixed plantings where the 'Bishop of Leicester' dahlia's subtle blooms and dark foliage can shine. They thrive in rich soil, and an application of well rotted manure
de Jager's 'Bishop of Leicester Dahlia' top size, top quaility tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.
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Bishop of Llandaff
D4003
Arguably the best red dahlia available, ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ produces rich-vermillion red single velvet blooms for months on end - perfect for adding a splash of long-lasting vibrancy to beds, borders and containers.
Bronze-black, deeply divided foliage provides wonderful contrast to the paeony-flowered scarlet blooms which are adored by pollinators. The blooms of the dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' measure 10 cm and the upright plant reaches a height of 90 cm.
Awarded a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for exceptional performance and show-stopping looks, this sensational dahlia is unmissable in the garden all summer and autumn, thriving in sunny borders and large feature containers.
Dahlias thrive in rich soil, and an application of well rotted manure is most beneficial and these bishop paeony flowered dahlias. de Jager's Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' top size, top quaility tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.
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Bishop of Oxford
D4004
Dark-aubergine foliage sets off the zesty orange single blooms of dahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’ just perfectly.
A slightly more compact dahlia which packs a punch in containers and pots and requires no staking or support. This brilliant 'Bishop of Oxford' dahlia may be planted in the middle or towards the front of a garden border, to add tropical colour and depth with its wonderful rich foliage and bright blooms.
Extremely floriferous from July until at least October, dahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’ works well within a rich and sumptuous jewel-toned planting scheme. Each blooms measures 10 cm in diameter and the height of the upright plant is 90 cm.
Dahlias thrive in rich soil, and an application of well rotted manure is most beneficial and these bishop paeony flowered dahlias. de Jager's Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford' top size, top quaility tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.
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Bishop of York
D4005
Dahlia ‘Bishop of York’ produces a healthy bed of lush, deep-purple almost black foliage, studded with sunny golden yellow blooms for numerous months from July and grows to a mature height of 90 cm.
The contrast of the colours and texture combination looks stunning in large vintage metal containers with feathery grasses, tall Rudbeckia and dark trailing foliage plants, fitting well into both modern and traditional garden designs.
Paeony-Flowered ‘Bishop of York’ blooms profusely from mid-summer until frost signals dormancy for the plants. Keep deadheading spent flowerheads which measure 10 cm, or better still, cut the golden flowers for uplifting seasonal floral arrangements and bouquets.
Dahlias thrive in rich soil, and an application of well rotted manure is most beneficial and these bishop paeony flowered dahlias. de Jager's Dahlia 'Bishop of York' top size, top quaility tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.
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Fascination
D4007
A lovely pink dahlia, set off with deep-bronze foliage and stems, stunning Paeony-Flowered Dahlia ‘Fascination’ has been granted the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS.
Layered, slightly twisting petals of vibrant pink deepen towards the centre of each bloom, where they converge to a glowing, nectar-rich heart.
Blooms measuring 10 cm appear in abundance from mid-July onwards and are perfect for attracting bees, butterflies and pollinators to your garden, as well as being excellent for cutting and arranging. Grows to a mature height of 80cm.
Be creative with colour combinations and try planting with bold orange, deep purple and red tones for striking container or border displays.
Dahlias thrive in rich soil, and an application of well rotted manure is most beneficial and these bishop paeony flowered dahlias. de Jager's Dahlia 'Fascination' top size, top quaility tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.

