Café au Lait Dahlia Cutting – Creamy 10” Dinnerplate Blooms
The Iconic Blush Dinnerplate Dahlia
At Bloomstead Farms in Del Norte, Colorado, Café au Lait is more than a flower — it’s a garden centerpiece.
Known worldwide as one of the most sought-after dinnerplate dahlias, Café au Lait produces enormous 8–10 inch blooms in soft blush, cream, and pale pink tones. Each flower opens with subtle variation, shifting between warm ivory and dusty rose, making it a favorite for wedding bouquets, romantic garden palettes, and high-end floral design.
This is the variety that stops people mid-walk.
Why Grow Café au Lait
Iconic Dinnerplate Size
Massive, fully double blooms up to 10 inches across.
Soft Blush & Cream Tones
Pink, ivory, and cream petals blend effortlessly into refined garden palettes.
Excellent for Cutting
Long stems and large blooms make it a standout focal flower in arrangements.
Pollinator Friendly & Productive
Attracts bees and butterflies while producing generously through the season.
Farm-Proven Performance
Grown and hardened off in the high-desert sunshine of Colorado.
Plant Details
Planting Season: Spring
Plant Height: Up to 48 inches
Bloom Size: Up to 10 inches (Dinnerplate Class)
Bloom Season: Summer through late fall
Color: Pink, cream, ivory
Characteristics: Attracts pollinators, easy to grow, fast growing
Because of its large blooms, staking is recommended for best support.
What You’re Receiving
This listing is for a rooted dahlia cutting — a young, actively growing plant that has already been propagated and established in soil.
Cuttings offer:
• Verified, visible growth
• Faster establishment once planted
• Less uncertainty than dormant tubers
• A strong start going into summer
Each plant is carefully grown and hardened off on our farm before shipping.
Planting & Care Guide
Sunlight
Provide 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal bloom production.
Soil
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
Staking
Place a 5–6 foot stake at planting time to support large dinnerplate blooms.
Watering
Water deeply 1–2 inches per week. Avoid shallow, daily watering.
Fertilizing
Begin fertilizing once plants are established. Use balanced fertilizer early in the season and reduce nitrogen as plants mature.
Shipping
We begin shipping late April through early May, once the danger of frost has passed and plants are strong enough for safe travel.
Different varieties root and mature at different rates, so orders ship when your plants are ready — not before.
Quantities are limited and released as plants are ready.
Café au Lait symbolizes the transformation of our farm — from rocky ground to fields of abundance. When you plant it, you’re planting one of the most beloved dahlias in the world, grown with care in Colorado soil.
If you’re looking for a large blush dinnerplate dahlia cutting with exceptional cut-flower performance and timeless beauty, Café au Lait belongs in your garden.
