Bishop’s Children Dahlia Seeds

A descendant of that classic Dahlia, Bishop of Llandaff
One of the most stunning dahlias you will ever see—let alone grow—Bishops Children Dahlia is a warm-toned mix of solid and bicolor blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and purple. The single and semi-double, Peony-formed flowers include plenty of bicolors and two-tone blends, some gaily striped, others shading from one hue to the next like a tropical sunset, and still others a rich, deep solid color. But what makes these blooms really extraordinary is that they arise atop black foliage.This informal, bushy plant Bishops Children Dahlia reaches 2½ to 3 feet tall and about a foot wide, with leaves so dark they appear black. The 3- to 4-inch blooms are held above the foliage, forming a colorful canopy atop the neat plant. Stunning in the garden and long-lasting in the vase, Bishops Children Dahlia may become your favorite cutflower as well as a showstopper in the border and bed.As its name suggests, Bishops Children Dahlia is a descendant of that most famous of all Dahlias, Bishop of Llandaff. Grown extensively in England (where its one of the most popular plants of all time), Bishop of Llandaff is certainly magnificent, but we think that its children are even more impressive for modern gardens.Easy to grow from seed, Bishops Children Dahlia may be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last anticipated frost or sown directly into the garden. Bishops Children Dahlia will do best in full sun and in moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Genus:Dahlia
Species:x hybrida
Variety:Bishop’s Children
Item Form:(P) Pkt of 50 seeds
Zone:8 – 10
Bloom Start To End:Early Summer – Late Summer
Habit:Upright
Seeds Per Pack:50
Plant Height:2 ft 6 in – 3 ft
Plant Width:8 in – 12 in
Bloom Size:3 in – 4 in
Additional Characteristics:Direct Sow, Double Blooms, Flower
Bloom Color:Mix
Foliage Color:Burgundy
Light Requirements:Full Sun
Moisture Requirements:Moist,  well-drained
Soil Tolerance:Normal,  loamy
Uses:Border, Cut Flowers, Ornamental, Outdoor