Dahlia Bishop's Children

Dahlia Bishop’s Children, like other dahlias, prefer moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. They thrive best in full sun. Dahlias are not frost-hardy, so once the frost has damaged them in autumn, cut them back and mulch the tubers to help them survive the winter, or lift them and store them somewhere safe and dry for winter. Keep cutting the flowers to encourage fresh growth and more blooms.

Dahlia Bishop’s Children is a variety of dahlia bred from Dahlia Bishop of Llandaff, a popular variety. Dahlia Bishop’s Children is an open-centred flower in a range of red, pink, orange and yellow hues. It has deep bronze foliage that adds a touch of class and depth to your beds and borders. 

Yes, dahlias do come back every year if they are cared for correctly. Ensure that they are in well-drained soil, protected from frost, to give them a good chance of survival. If your soil is prone to waterlogging, or you live in a particularly cold climate, consider lifting the tubers in autumn and storing them somewhere protected from frost and dry.