Cafe Au Lait - Dahlia (Tuber)
C$10.00Price
✿ Café au Lait Dahlia — Variety Description
✿ General Information
- Type: Decorative “Dinnerplate” dahlia
- Bloom Size: Large (8–10+ inches)
- Plant Height: 3–5 feet
- Bloom Season: Mid to late summer through early fall
- Growth Habit: Vigorous, tall plants producing large, statement blooms—excellent focal flower
✿ Colour & Appearance
Café au Lait dahlias are known for their soft, creamy neutral tones, blending blush, beige, champagne, and dusty rose—with each bloom often showing subtle variation. No two flowers are exactly the same, adding to their natural, organic beauty.
The petals are broad and gently curved, forming a large, full, slightly loose bloom with a romantic, airy feel rather than a tight structure.
The overall look is luxurious, timeless, and effortlessly elegant, making it one of the most iconic and in-demand dahlias for weddings and high-end floral design.
Timing (Zone 5B – BC Interior):
- Plant outdoors after last frost (typically mid–May)
- Soil temperature should be above 10°C (50°F)
- Optional: pre-sprout indoors in April for earlier blooms
Light:
- Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Soil:
- Rich, well-draining soil
- Amend with compost + organic matter (pairs well with your current feeding program)
Spacing:
- 12–18 inches apart
Planting Depth:
- 4–6 inches deep, laid horizontally
- Ensure the eye is facing upward
Watering:
- Hold off on heavy watering until sprouts appear
- Then water deeply 2–3× per week depending on heat
Support:
- Stake or net at planting time
- Important for long, straight stems (especially for cut flower use)
Pinching:
- Pinch at 8–12 inches tall to promote branching and more blooms
Harvesting:
- Cut when blooms are fully open
- Frequent cutting = increased production