Cafe au Lait - Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate)
Cafe au Lait - Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate)
About
Features
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Color
Pink, White
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Summer through Late Fall
Bloom Size
Up to 10 inches
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing
Use
Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions
Outdoor
About Cafe au Lait - Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate)
Dahlia
Seed Type
Tuber
Plant Type
Dinnerplate
Café au Lait is one of the most popular dahlias! This variety is sought after because it produces a gorgeous range of colors. You can expect from blush pink/peach to a creamy beige that usually darkens towards the center. The blooms fade to paler shades along its elegant edge. The Café au Last dahlia is a top choice for brides and florist and deserves to be showcased in your garden this summer! Easy to grow and maintain, dahlias are perfect for any garden, potted containers or cut flower arrangement!
Planting Information
Planting Cafe au Lait - Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate)
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
Deep Enough to Cover with 2 inches of Soil
Plant Height
Up to 48 inches
Plant Spacing
12 to 18 inches
Water Needs
Average
Hardiness Zones
8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size
No. 1 (2 to 3 eyes)
View our Dahlia Planting Guide to learn more.
Coverage
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
|---|---|
| 2 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft |
| 4 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft |
| 8 Tubers / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring | Up to 2.75 Sq. Ft |
Companions Plants
Companion Plants for Cafe au Lait - Dahlia Bulbs (Dinnerplate)
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