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Product Description
Dahlia Mignon Bishop of Leicester will not only produce very attractive pink flowers with cheery yellow centres, it has wonderful dark foliage which makes a great contrast. The flowers are produced in abundance from June-October and they perfer to be planted in a sunny location, either in a border or patio containers. The single open nature of its blooms make it an excellent late source of nectar for bees and butterflies, and other pollinating insects. It's perfect for cutting, deadhead regularly and feed with a potash-rich fertiliser to prolong flowering. Height 60-70cm. Top grade tubers are supplied.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 70 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 50 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 45 cm |
| Annual Growth | 70 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Plant at approx 10cm deep. |
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| Soil Type | Well drained/light soil |
Growing at a glance…
Dahlia tubers can be planted outdoors, 10cm deep in fertile well-drained soil in spring when the frost has disappeared. They prefer to be in a sunny location and spaced at approximately 45cm apart. In areas where there is extreme cold, dig up dahlias and store in potting compost over the winter. Apply a high potash fertiliser every few weeks in the summer to help growth. Dead head when necessary.