Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait'
The princess of cut flowers and a spectacular feature in the garden from summer to autumn. One single bloom of ‘Cafe au Lait’ can reach up to 30cm across. Comprised of more than 100 petals, each blushed coral-peach in the centre of the bloom, fading to white. Leading the resurgence of garden flowers in floristry, this dahlia is much sought-after for wedding bouquets, where the soft-pink hue and sheer abundance captures the quintessential romance of flowers.
Plant in a sunny position, sheltered from wind, in free-draining, humus fertile soil. Deadhead spent flowers to keep the new ones coming. Dies down to dormant underground tubers in the winter. In heavy clay soils, dormant tubers may need to be lifted and stored for replanting in late spring once the risk of frost has passed.