dahlia - bishop's children mix

Dahlia Bishop’s Children Mix is a breathtaking variety known for its deep, dark foliage and vibrant, semi-double flowers in shades of red, pink, orange, and yellow. This unique mix creates a striking contrast in flower beds, borders, and containers, while also serving as a standout choice for cut flowers. Blooming from mid-summer until the first frost, these dahlias thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, rewarding gardeners with a continuous display of rich color. Though perennial in warmer climates, tubers can be lifted and stored for replanting in cooler regions. Packet contains 20-25 seeds.

Dahlia Bishop’s Children Mix
Dahlia variabilis

Sun:
• Full sun

Height:
• 24-36 inches | 60-90 cm

Spread:
• 18-24 inches | 45-60 cm

Life Cycle:
• Tender perennial (grown as an annual in colder climates)

Sowing Method:
• Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after danger of frost has passed

Difficulty:
• Moderate, requires well-draining soil and regular deadheading

Uses:
• Flower beds, borders, containers, cut flowers, pollinator-friendly gardens

Growing Zones:
• 8-11 (perennial), 3-7 (annual; tubers can be lifted and stored)