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Bishop Of Auckland Dahlia
Parkerwitton
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Wonder if anyone can help me I am searching for Bishop Of Auckland Dahlia I have tried numerous plant sellers without success. Is there any one on the forum who is growing this plant? Would love one...oh by the way I do live in Bishop Auckland!!!!
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Try using the RHS plant finder which lists 17 suppliers - https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/search-Form
Thanks obelixx will give it a go..
I grew BoA in my previous garden and what a stunner it was. Regularly over 2m tall and a fabulous colour.
So no plants available from you Hostafan1...shame never mind!!!
Hello Thanks for your advice especially obbelixx I have found a supplietr and have placed an order!!
Also to Edd Thanks for that info will still call down there and see if they stock the plant!!
Wow, just googled that, what a stunner!
Last year I grew a big bunch of "Bishop Children" dahlias from seed and I got several different colours. I gave away the pink ones (yuck) and kept all the orange and red ones... I have two that are similar to this Bishop of Auckland. I wander if they will become that tall this year??? Jeez I think I need to stake them!
Well the gist of my post was, you could try growing some 'Children' and keep the one that comes closer to the colour you want, but since you found the plant, you don't need to bother, so I can just shut up!
Not at all Katherine you keep spouting off...yes I was toying with the idea and will take your advice and have a go with "The Babbies" for next season!!!! By the way here is an image of the Scottish wing of Auckland Castle where all the Bishops and his children use to hang out!!
Eh, I wouldn't say no to a bit of hanging out in such a place!
The Children seeds came up like mustard and cress, no trouble at all. It was fun to grow them. I think I will "make some more" next spring