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Bishop of Auckland

The dahlia with foliage as dramatic as the flower.

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Single · 2–3.9"RedJ. Van der Linden en Zoon (2004)Netherlands

Bishop of Auckland was bred in Netherlands by J. Van der Linden en Zoon in 2004. Bishop of Auckland opens a rich crimson against a backdrop of near-black, bronze-tinged leaves, a built-in contrast that no other plant in your garden can replicate. Its open center draws bees and butterflies in all season long, giving you a cutting garden that works as hard for wildlife as it does for you. Bishop of Auckland is a single dahlia that opens 2–3.9" blooms in red.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Single
Bloom class: Munder 4"
Bloom size: 2–3.9"(5.0–10.0 cm)
Plant height: 24–35"

Color

Color: Red
Pattern: Solid
Tags: deep redcrimsondark foliagenear-black leavesyellow center

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes

Provenance

2004
Netherlands
Breeder: J. Van der Linden en Zoon

Growing Bishop of Auckland

Plant your tubers in full sun after your last frost, in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Pinch the main stem when it reaches knee height to encourage branching and more blooms. Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, and feed every two weeks with a low-nitrogen fertilizer once buds appear. Stake early, as the stems are strong but the plant will grow tall. Deadhead regularly to keep the flowers coming from midsummer all the way to first frost. In colder climates, lift and store your tubers after the foliage blackens in fall.

Spacing: Space about 18–24 in apart
Staking: Compact enough that most growers skip staking