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Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait'

Half-hardy Perennial

What is Half-Hardy Perennial?
A plant that lives for more than two years. Can be grown outdoors
but requires winter protection from frosts and temperatures below 0C.

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Large blooms in an unusual colour

Create a stunning focal point in borders

Superb cut flowers

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Height Up to 120cm (48in)
Spread Up to 60cm (24in)

Half-hardy Perennial

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Description
This sumptuous dinnerplate Dahlia is simply irresistible! Dahlia 'Café Au Lait' produces exquisite blooms in a soft apricot-pink colour which slowly fade to warm blush-cream. Its subtle shades make this a versatile variety, both in the border or as a cut flower, blending effortlessly into almost any colour scheme. This luxuriant Dahlia has great presence, reaching a height of up to 120cm (48") – perfect for creating a focal point toward the back of the border. Height: 120cm (48"). Spread: 60cm (24").

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6 Tubers (KB3666)

3 Tubers (KF1542)

1 Tuber (KB3664)

How to Grow
Plant Dahlia tubers outdoors in April after all risk of frost has passed.Choose a sunny position in moist well drained soil.Prepare the soil by digging in plenty of well rotted manure or compost. Plant tubers at a depth of 15cm (6”) and water well. Alternatively, start tubers into growth in pots of compost in a frost free greenhouse. Transplant them into their final positions outdoors in June.
More Info
Feed and water dahlias regularly throughout the growing season. While dahlia plants are still young, pinch out the growing tip of each stem to encourage bushier growth and masses of flowers. Deadhead faded dahlia flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced. Bedding dahlia are generally grown as annuals, however dahlia tubers may be lifted in autumn and stored over winter in trays of peat or sand, in a cool but frost free position if required. They can be potted up the following spring.
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Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

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