Dahlia - Dinnerplate Cafe au Lait Royal

Dahlia - Dinnerplate Cafe au Lait Royal is a show-stopping dahlia that brings elegance and grandeur to any garden with its massive, soft-blush blooms. Dahlia - Dinnerplate Cafe au Lait Royal delivers abundant, oversized flowers with a romantic color palette, making it a standout choice for borders, cutting gardens, and floral centerpieces. This dahlia variety is cherished for its long-lasting performance, reliable blooming, and impressive display from midsummer to frost. Its striking flowers attract pollinators and offer a stunning visual impact, while the sturdy stems support the large blossoms for a professional finish in arrangements. With minimal maintenance and dramatic presence, Dahlia - Dinnerplate Cafe au Lait Royal is a must-have for gardeners seeking luxurious blooms and season-long color.

Key Features

• Produces enormous dinnerplate-sized blooms in beautiful blush and cream hues.
• Ideal for cutting gardens and floral displays due to long stems and lasting flowers.
• Blooms steadily from midsummer until frost for extended seasonal interest.
• Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting garden pollinators.
• Easy to grow and suitable for beds, borders, and containers.
• Provides dramatic impact and luxury appeal to any landscape or bouquet.

Plant Care Instructions

1. Light Requirements:
   Prefers full sun for at least 6 hours daily for optimal flowering.
2. Watering:
   Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry, keeping soil evenly moist but not soggy.
3. Soil Type:
   Thrives in rich, well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter.
4. Temperature & Hardiness Zone:
   Hardy to Zone 3b; tubers should be lifted and stored indoors before soil freezes below -5°C.
5. Fertilizer:
   Feed every 2-4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer during active growth.
6. Pruning & Maintenance:
   Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and pinch back for bushier plants.
7. Special Notes:
   Lift and store tubers in a cool, dry place over winter to ensure healthy regrowth in spring.