✂ Cut Flower🏆 Exhibition

Cafe au Lait

Name: Cafe au Lait Dahlia
Brand: Snuif

The variety wedding florists grow before anyone else catches on.

Also known as: Cafe Au Lait, Café au Lait

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Informal Decorative · 8–10"Light BlendSnuif (1966)Netherlands

Cut one stem and put it in a vase. The room notices. Blush, cream, and dusty peach shift together as the season cools, so no two weeks of blooms look quite the same. It was bred in Netherlands by Snuif in 1966.

2 growers listing · from $15

Sorted by total cost (price + shipping)

1
Velvet Bloom FarmLowest priceIn stock
Tuber · Portland, OR
$15.50View listing
2
Sunset View Farm DahliasPre-order · ships May 2027
Tuber · Lafayette, NJ
$15+ $14 ship+$13.50 vs. cheapestView listing

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Availability & pricing

Cafe au Lait is stocked by just 2 growers on The Dahlia Hub this season — a relatively limited supply. Listings run from $15 to $15.50, with most around $15.50 — in line with informal decorative dahlias this season.

Sellers ship from NJ, OR.

Specifications

Physical

Form: Informal Decorative
Bloom class: A8–10"
Bloom size: 8–10"(20.3–25.4 cm)
Plant height: 36–48"

Color

Color: Light Blend
Tags: blushpeachcreamcafelattedusty rose

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes
Exhibition: ✓ Yes
Stem length: 24"

Provenance

1966
Netherlands
Breeder: Snuif

Growing Cafe au Lait

Stake at planting. Pinch early for more stems. Benefits from afternoon shade in hot climates to preserve color.

Spacing: Space roughly 2–3 ft apart
Staking: Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Cafe au Lait dahlia tubers?

Cafe au Lait is currently listed by 2 growers on The Dahlia Hub, with prices starting at $15. Compare sellers in the listings panel above to check availability, shipping, and ratings.

How much are Cafe au Lait dahlia tubers?

Tubers of Cafe au Lait on The Dahlia Hub range from $15 to $15.50, with typical listings around $15.50.

How tall does Cafe au Lait dahlia grow?

Cafe au Lait reaches 36–48" at maturity, so plan to stake plants early to keep heavy blooms upright.

When does Cafe au Lait dahlia bloom?

Cafe au Lait is a midseason bloomer, in flower from midsummer through first frost.

Is Cafe au Lait dahlia good for cut flowers?

Yes — Cafe au Lait is well suited for cutting. Stems typically reach about 24″.