Bishop of Canterbury
The dark-leaved dahlia florists reach for before anyone else does.
Rich magenta blooms sit against near-black foliage that makes every other plant in the border look washed out. Bishop of Canterbury carries the same deep bronze-purple leaves that made Bishop of Llandaff a legend, on a compact plant that flowers from July through October without stopping. Garden designers, cottage growers, and cut flower farmers all keep it for the same reason: nothing else pairs that color combination with that kind of output.
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Physical
- Form
- Peony
- Bloom class
- BB4–6"
- Bloom size
- 3.5–3.9"(9.0–10.0 cm)
- Plant height
- 24–35"
Color
- Color
- Pink
- Pattern
- Solid
- Tags
- magentacerisedeep pinkplum
Growing context
- Flowering season
- Mid season
- Cut flower
- ✓ Yes
Provenance
- 2002
- Netherlands
- Breeder
- Van der Linden
Grower Profile
Difficulty
Ideal for
How to Grow It
Plant your tubers in a sunny spot once the soil has warmed and all frost risk has passed. Pinch out the growing tips when your plant has a few sets of leaves to encourage a bushy, branching habit and more stems for cutting. Stake early because the dark foliage can mask how fast this variety fills out. Water consistently through dry spells and feed every two weeks with a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer once buds appear. In colder climates, lift and store your tubers after the first frost and divide them in spring to keep vigor high.