Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait Rose'

Also known as: Dahlia hybrids 'Cafe Au Lait Rose'

Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait Rose''s shocking beauty makes it stand out from the rest, and ensures its frequent use by gardeners. It's a cultivar of the long-loved Dahlia "Cafe Au Lait", taking the form of its parents but presenting a brighter appearance from its vibrant pink blooms. This cultivar's name, "Cafe Au Lait Rose" therefore originates from its parent plants.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

90 cm to 1.2 m

Plant Height

30 cm to 60 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

20 cm to 25 cm

Flower Size

Purple, Pink

Flower Color

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait Rose'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait Rose' thrives with ample water but has fleshy roots susceptible to rot from overwatering. During drought, it requires immediate watering, while drainage is crucial in wet seasons. Early seedlings need less water, increasing in later growth stages, ideally watered at sunrise or sunset.

Fertilize: Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait Rose' thrives in fertile soil, requiring thin liquid fertilizer every 10-15 days initially, shifting to 7-10 days post-flower bud emergence. Cease fertilization when buds color and avoid during high temperatures. Leaf conditions indicate nutrient status—light leaves signal deficiency, while scorched tips indicate excess.

Pruning: Dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait Rose' features large, showy blooms. Prune in early spring, cutting back old growth for new shoots. Regular deadheading promotes extended flowering. Remove weak stems to boost air circulation and reduce disease risks. Sterilize tools to enhance health and maximize blooms.

Propagation: Propagation of dahlia 'Cafe Au Lait Rose' involves root division, cutting, and sowing. Root division offers high survival rates. For cutting, use buds with 3-5 cm growth in moist sandy soil, ensuring 70%-75% humidity. Sowing is used for breeding, with blooms appearing 1-2 years later.

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