{"product_id":"flower-bishop-s-children-dahlia-dahlia-pinnata-non-gmo-organically-grown-flower","title":"Flower - Bishops Children Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower - Bishops Children Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough dahlias are tender perennials in their native habitat, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop’s Children Dahlias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrives in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop’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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent choice for cottage gardens, borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and fresh-cut flower arrangements. Blooms continuously from midsummer until the first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Information from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds indoors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 weeks before your last expected frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill seed trays or pots with a high-quality, well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 mm (¼ inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintain a soil temperature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–24°C (68–75°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for best germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeeds typically germinate in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide bright light immediately after germination to prevent seedlings from becoming leggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarden off seedlings over 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpace plants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–45 cm (12–18 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaller plants may benefit from staking in windy locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants form tubers that may be dug and stored over winter in a cool, frost-free location for replanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStratification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dahlia seeds do not require cold stratification or scarification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicinal Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDahlias have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno significant history of medicinal use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in modern herbal medicine. However, their tubers naturally contain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einulin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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. 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