Mr Fothergill’s Dahlia Bishop’s Children Seeds

Mr Fothergills Dahlia Bishops Children Seeds Elegant Summer Blooms

Mr Fothergills Dahlia Bishops Children Seeds (Dahlia variabilis) produce striking single flowers in rich shades of red, pink, orange, and gold, set against elegant bronze foliage. These half-hardy perennials are perfect for borders, cut flower displays, and pollinator-friendly gardens, blooming abundantly from June to October.

Key Features

• Opulent, Colourful Flowers Large single blooms in red, pink, orange, and gold create a dramatic garden display.
• Attractive Bronze Foliage Dark foliage provides striking contrast, enhancing flower colours.
• Pollinator-Friendly Nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
• Half-Hardy Perennial Reliable, long-flowering plants suitable for first-year displays.
• Perfect for Cut Flowers Ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements.
• Full Sun Requirement Thrives in bright, well-drained garden positions.

Product Description

Dahlia Bishops Children (Dahlia variabilis) is a spectacular addition to summer gardens. Bred from the popular Bishop of Llandaff, this variety combines striking bronze foliage with large, vivid single flowers, creating a bold, eye-catching display. Growing to approximately 90cm (36in), these plants are excellent for borders, containers, and cut flowers. Their long flowering season from June to October ensures continuous colour throughout the summer. Easy to grow from seed when sown indoors, they attract a variety of pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to your garden.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills
• Variety: Dahlia Bishops Children
• Botanical Name: Dahlia variabilis
• Seed Count: Approx. 40 seeds
• Plant Type: Flower Seeds / Half Hardy Perennial
• Genus: Perennials
• Plant Class: Half Hardy Perennial
• Growth Habit: Tall
• Height: Approx. 90cm (36in)
• Flower Colour: Red, Pink, Orange, Gold
• Foliage Colour: Bronze
• Position: Full Sun
• Suitable For: Borders, Cut Flowers, Pollinator Gardens
• Attractive To: Bees, Butterflies
• Sow Indoors: FebruaryApril
• Flowering / Harvest Period: JuneOctober

Growing & Care Tips

• Sow seeds indoors in well-drained seed compost before the last frost
• Transplant seedlings outdoors after risk of frost has passed
• Provide support for taller plants to prevent flopping
• Water regularly and feed during the growing season for best flowering
• Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom and encourage continuous flowering

Why Choose These Seeds?

Mr Fothergills Dahlia Bishops Children is ideal for gardeners seeking bold, pollinator-friendly summer flowers. With striking bronze foliage, large colourful blooms, and suitability for cut flowers, these seeds provide both elegance and versatility in borders, containers, or floral displays.