High Country Gardens
Cafe au Lait Dinnerplate Dahlia
The Café Au Lait Dinnerplate Dahlia offers breathtakingly large blooms, measuring 6 to 10 inches across, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any occasion. Each flower displays a unique blend of creamy white, apricot, pink, rose, and beige tones. These easy-to-grow perennials reliably bloom from mid-summer until the first frost on sturdy stems. They are excellent for cutting, and frequent harvesting encourages more blooms. Reaching a mature height of 36-48 inches and a spread of 18-24 inches, these dahlias add substantial beauty to borders and bouquets.
$17.84
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1960
/ 3183
#1960 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-24%
Below average
Flower Size
10
/ Up to inches
Who it's for
- Unmatched Editorial Color Palette
- Dramatic Garden Impact
- Premier Cut Flower Performance
Who should skip it
- Requires Winter Lifting and Storage
- High Need for Staking
- Susceptible to Pests and Mildew
Key Specs
Flower Size
Up to 10 inches
Mature Height
36-40 inches
Mature Spread
18-24 inches
Planting Depth
1-2 inches
Spacing
1 bulb/tuber per sq. ft.
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Package Quantity
Bag of 3
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-10
Features
- Impressive dinnerplate-sized blooms up to 10 inches wide.
- Unique color blends of creamy white, pink, and apricot.
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements.
- Attracts butterflies to your garden.
- Reliable bloomer from mid-summer to fall.
- Sturdy stems support large flower heads.
- Encourages more blooms with frequent cutting.
- Adds significant visual impact to borders.
What customers say
Customers consistently adore the stunning, creamy blush color and massive size of the Cafe au Lait blooms, confirming its status as a garden showstopper. The primary focus is on design, where the unique aesthetic payoff is considered unmatched. However, a recurring theme touches on quality, specifically the variability in tuber viability upon arrival. While successful growers rave about the spectacular design and prolific flowering, newer gardeners sometimes struggle with establishment, suggesting that while the potential quality is high, ease of use requires some gardening experience. The final aesthetic result makes the effort worthwhile for most enthusiasts.
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