Dahlia 'Café au Lait'

Café au Lait, means coffee with milk in French, and it is a very fitting name.  The large, 8" blooms emerge with a slight caramel (coffee) tinge and age out to creamy white with a vague pink hue.  These richly colored and uniquely shaped blooms coupled with deep green foliage make a bold statement in any garden setting.  In our trials it topped out at 24" tall, but others state it can reach heights of 48", therefore providing a stake isn't a bad idea.  Café au Lait has been a proven cutflower for quite some time and is especially useful in wedding bouquets.
Mature Plant Size: 24" Tall , 16" Spread  
Bloom Time: From planting and up until frost (if appicable)
Light Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade (a good choice in the south)
Soil Type/pH: Well-drained/6.0-7.5 
Hardiness Degree: 34° Fahrenheit
Fertilizer & Water: Incorporate compost or an all-purpose granular feed into soil prior to planting.  Feed every two weeks with an all-purpose liquid feed only if the growth is slow.  Water sparingly until established (about two weeks) and then keep evenly moist.
Offer Size:  1 Bareroot Division