Café au Lait Twist Informal Decorative

Café au Lait Twist Informal Decorative 

Envision a classic Café au Lait dahlia—then add a whimsical flourish: Café au Lait Twist elevates garden elegance with its sprawling, dinner-plate blooms in dreamy coffee-cream swirled with tendrils of pink and lilac. Each blossom feels like a bespoke work of floral art, suited to grand garden statements or lavish cut arrangements. With sculptural petals that exude sophistication and motion, this dahlia invites gardeners to savor a calming yet spectacular floral presence throughout the season.

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Details

• Form: Decorative / Informal Decorative—large, fully double, elegant dinner-plate blooms 

• Bloom Size: Large—8–10 in (~22–25 cm) 

• Plant Height: Medium–Tall—30–40 in (~70–100 cm) 

• Stem Strength: Strong and sturdy—supports heavy blooms beautifully 

• Unicorn Status: Rare twist on a classic—uniquely variegated and newly introduced—a dazzling update for collectors and design-focused gardeners

• Primary Color: Creamy coffee-beige, reminiscent of latte tones 

• Secondary Color: Random streaks and speckles of soft pink to lilac—no two blooms are identical 

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A Bit of History

A playful and refined spin on the revered Café au Lait dahlia, Café au Lait Twist emerged from Holland as a new variation featuring swirls of pink and lilac atop its creamy base . Its generous, 10-inch decorative blooms and reliably long stems quickly made it a favorite among floral designers and collectors alike . Reaching up to 4 ft tall, it blooms prolifically from mid-summer through autumn’s first frost .

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Ideal For

• Cutting gardens & floral design – massive, long-lasting flowers create high-impact arrangements

• Garden focal points & borders – lively color and size command attention in mixed planting schemes

• Wedding décor & event displays – romantic swirls and softness make it a dreamy addition to any palette

• Mixing with classic Café au Lait varieties – enrich your garden story with variations on a beloved theme 

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Pairs Well With

Dahlia ‘Café au Lait’ Classic or Rosé – harmonious cousins that complement or contrast elegantly

Pale pink garden roses or lisianthus – accentuate the blush undertones in the petals

Soft grasses like miscanthus or panicum – add wispy texture and gentle movement to the bold blooms