- Elegant bronze foliage and stems are the perfect foil for the large single flowers in rich, opulent shades.
- Dramatic flowers held above tall, bronzed foliage.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Dahlia Bishops Children Seeds
- Sow: February to April
- Flowering: July to October
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors, a warm kitchen windowsill is all you need for starting these seeds. Sow 0.5cm (1/4") deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20oC (60-68oF) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2") apart to other trays when large enough to handle. (Always handle by a leaf, never by the stem). Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 30cm (1') apart, when frosts are over . Water plants regularly in dry spells and remove dead flowers to prolong the flowering season.
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Position: Full sun
- Hints & Tips: After frost blackens plants, lift tubers, allow to dry, store frost-free and replant the following spring for further summer displays.
- Approximate Maximum Height: 90cm
- Approximate Maximum Spread: 45cm
- Flower Colour: Mixed
- Hardiness & Longevity: Half Hardy Perennial
- Pack Size: 40 Seeds
