Dahlia 'Cafe au Lait Rosé'
decorative dahlia (dinnerplate) dahlia Cafe au Lait Rose
A giant decorative dahlia boasting stunning, deep rose-pink flowers that span an impressive 20-25cm (8-10in) in size, blooming reliably from midsummer until autumn's arrival. Perfect for floral arrangements, these dahlia blooms flourish as a captivating centrepiece in any vase. Allow ample space for 'Café au Lait Rosé' to showcase its magnificent, oversized flowers, presenting a stunning counterpart to its well-known pinkish cream and tan relative, the Dahlia 'Café au Lait'.
How to care for Dahlia Cafe au Lait Rosé:
Dahlia tubers can be planted outside after frost, or started off in pots under glass in late winter to early spring. Plant them horizontally approximately 12cm deep, making sure the ‘eyes’ are uppermost. Allow enough room between each tuber so the plants can grow and spread to their full size without being overcrowded. While in growth, provide a high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash fertiliser each week from July to September. Stake with canes or brushwood if it becomes necessary. In mild areas, leave them in situ over winter, but protect the crown with a generous layer of dry mulch. In colder areas, carefully lift and clean the tubers once the first frosts have blackened the foliage and allow them to dry naturally indoors. Then place the dry tubers in a shallow tray, just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite and store in a frost-free place until planting out again.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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Bulbs (only)£4.99
