Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' is a striking and award-winning dahlia known for its vivid, scarlet-red, semi-double flowers that contrast beautifully with its dark, almost black, foliage. This eye-catching combination adds bold colour and depth to borders and beds from midsummer into autumn. A favourite among gardeners and pollinators alike, it thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. The ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ makes a dramatic statement in both modern and traditional gardens and is ideal for cutting gardens thanks to its strong stems and long-lasting blooms.

why we like it

• Dramatic red flowers with dark foliage

• Long flowering period into autumn

• Attractive to bees and butterflies

what to know

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

• Needs regular deadheading for continuous bloom

• Lift and store tubers after first frost in colder areas

• Water well in dry periods, avoiding waterlogging

• Stake taller plants to prevent flopping in windy spots

flower colour
Scarlet red

flowering months
July, August, September, October

Height and Spread
Height: 90–100 cm
Spread: 45–60 cm