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Flower - Bishops Children Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Flower

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Flower - Bishops Children Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Flower

Annual


Although dahlias are tender perennials in their native habitat, Bishop’s Children Dahlias are grown as annuals from seed in most gardens. The plants produce tubers that can be lifted and stored over winter for replanting the following season.

Full Sun

Thrives in full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Description

Bishop’s Children Dahlia is an award-winning, open-pollinated variety prized for its striking single blooms in brilliant shades of scarlet, crimson, orange, pink, yellow, apricot, and bicolours. Each flower features a golden centre that attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a favourite for wildlife gardens.

Unlike many double-flowered dahlias, the open blooms provide easy access to nectar and pollen, making this variety exceptionally valuable for pollinators throughout the summer. Plants often feature attractive bronze to dark purple foliage, creating beautiful contrast with the vibrant flowers. Every seed-grown plant is unique, offering an exciting mix of colours and bloom patterns.

An excellent choice for cottage gardens, borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and fresh-cut flower arrangements. Blooms continuously from midsummer until the first frost.

Growing Information from Seed

  • Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost.
  • Fill seed trays or pots with a high-quality, well-draining seed-starting mix.
  • Sow seeds approximately 6 mm (¼ inch) deep.
  • Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.
  • Maintain a soil temperature of 20–24°C (68–75°F) for best germination.
  • Seeds typically germinate in 7–14 days.
  • Provide bright light immediately after germination to prevent seedlings from becoming leggy.
  • Harden off seedlings over 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
  • Space plants 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart.
  • Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
  • Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
  • Taller plants may benefit from staking in windy locations.
  • Plants form tubers that may be dug and stored over winter in a cool, frost-free location for replanting.

Stratification

None required. Dahlia seeds do not require cold stratification or scarification.

Medicinal Properties

Dahlias have no significant history of medicinal use in modern herbal medicine. However, their tubers naturally contain inulin, a prebiotic carbohydrate that has been studied for supporting healthy gut bacteria and digestion. Historically, some Indigenous peoples of Mexico cultivated dahlias for their edible tubers. Today, Bishop’s Children Dahlias are grown primarily as ornamental flowers that provide an important nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Seed Count: 10