Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait' (1 Tuber)

Dahlia hybrida 'Cafe au Lait'

DAHLIA BARE ROOT TUBER. 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 mushroom to coral-peach in the centre of the bloom, fading to white, this is the flower responsible for leading the resurgence of garden flowers in floristry. Much sought-after for wedding bouquets, where the soft-pink hue and sheer abundance captures the quintessential romance of flowers.

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Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait' (1 Tuber)

The most popular dahlia in Australia, 'Cafe au Lait' is responsible for the resurgence of the popularity of this stunning group of tuberous plants. A single tuber creates an enormous flush of colour with flowers that improve year after year. Fall in love with gardening again with this romantic, easy to grow dahlia.
How to grow

An excellent summer flowering plant for pots or the flower garden. Dead-head spent flowers to keep the new ones coming. Dies down to dormant underground tubers in the winter. Leave tubers in situ and only lift when required every 3-5 years to renew vigour and flower performance. Tubers should only be lifted after foliage has died back completely. Lift the crown and tubers together. Each division will requires its own crown, most easily recognised by any old stems remaining attached. Keep lifted tubers in a cool, dark position, protected with a little peat or shredded newspaper from drying out. Replant tubers after the last risk of frost, ideally when plants are just beginning to show new shoots.

Growing Information

Growing Needs
Light: Full Sun
Water: seasonal watering
Heat Zone: 1-8

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Cold Zone: 9b-10
Plant Characteristics
Type: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome

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Height: 1.2 m
Width: 60cm
Flower colour: Pink
Flowering: Nov-Apr
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