{"product_id":"dahlia-bishop-of-oxford","title":"Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford' (1 tuber)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blazing blend of scarlet and orange will make \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bishop of Oxford'\u003c\/strong\u003e a fiery feature in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant this \u003cem\u003edahlia\u003c\/em\u003e alongside \u003cem\u003eCrocosmia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRudbeckia\u003c\/em\u003e and Penstemon or other red and yellow shades for a hot bed flower garden display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark brown, almost purple, foliage makes an attractive feature in itself, whilst the open topped flowerheads make excellent targets for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shop for Dahlia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/collections\/dahlias\"\u003edahlia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e tubers, such as 'Bishop of Oxford', between March and June into fertile, well drained soil 15cm deep and 60cm apart. Position in a sunny location for maximum flowering and impact. After planting, water in well and monitor during the Summer months. Aim for one good soak once a week to the base of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome tall and large flowerhead Dahlia varieties may need staking for support during the flowering season. Use an all-purpose general plant feed for bigger and brighter blooms. Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers through till first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a peony \u003cem\u003edahlia\u003c\/em\u003e, 'Bishop of Oxford' is part of a well known group of \u003cem\u003edahlia\u003c\/em\u003e named after UK bishoprics, such as 'Bishop of Llandaff'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 1 tuber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA member of the RHS Plants for Pollinators collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: July, August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 90cm\/36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: March, April, May, June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 15cm\/6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 60cm\/24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist but well-drained with a good supply of humus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082246795589,"sku":"1011497","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/2f97712a-dahlia-bishop-of-oxford.jpg?v=1761657483","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/dahlia-bishop-of-oxford","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}