Dahlia 'Bishop of York' (Pot Size 3L) sold by Boma Garden Centre

A member of the much-loved Bishop family, ‘Bishop of York’ carries single, orange-flushed yellow flowers above dark, almost chocolate-burgundy foliage. The bright blooms and moody leaves make a handsome partnership through high summer.The open, single flowers are excellent for bees and feature on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil, pinching out the tips and staking the taller stems.It sits naturally alongside ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ in a border, performs well in a large container and cuts beautifully for the vase.