Single Flowered Border Dahlia
Dahlia 'Bishop's Children'

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

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

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)

Foliage
Dark/Black

Other details
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

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