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Dahlia 'Bishop of Canterbury'

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level medium
Height 80 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Dahlia 'Bishop of Canterbury' (bronze-leaved dahlia) bears faded purple blossoms during mid summer to mid autumn. This plant has foliage that is dark fuchsia and black in colour. Dahlia 'Bishop of Canterbury' (bronze-leaved dahlia) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.