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Close-up of Café au Lait dahlia with large cream and blush informal decorative bloom
Detailed close-up of Cafe au Lait dahlia.

Café au Lait Dahlia

The dahlia that needs no introduction, Café au Lait has become the standard by which romantic dahlias are judged. Massive 6–8" blooms unfurl in layers of creamy champagne, blush, ivory, and café tones, with every flower displaying its own subtle personality. No two blooms are exactly alike.

Despite its enormous flowers, Café au Lait is a dependable producer with long stems that make it indispensable for weddings, luxury events, and cutting gardens. Its soft, sophisticated palette blends effortlessly with nearly every color scheme, making it one of the most versatile dahlias ever introduced.

Why We Grow It: Many growers offer Café au Lait, but we grow it because few flowers create the same sense of romance and scale. Its luminous color, oversized blooms, and unmatched presence continue to inspire designers year after year. At Ribier Gardens, we carefully select vigorous stock to produce healthy tubers and the strong stems that make Café au Lait such an extraordinary cut flower.

Growing Tips: For detailed planting, staking, watering, fertilizing, and overwintering advice, visit our How to Grow Dahlias guide.

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$12.00 USD
Regular price $12.00 USD

Tubers Single
Hand-Grown & Hand-Selected
Authorized KA’s© Reseller
Integrity in Every Bloom
Our Guarantee

We stand by the quality and vigor of every dahlia we grow. Each tuber is inspected by hand before shipping and guaranteed to have a healthy, viable growing eye.

If you have any concerns about your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery with a photo of the issue. We’ll review your message and, if necessary, issue a refund or replacement at our discretion.

Please note that our guarantee does not cover challenges outside our control, such as:

  • inadequate or excess moisture
  • pest or critter damage
  • frost exposure
  • nutrient deficiencies or improper storage

These are part of the natural rhythms of gardening — and we encourage all growers to research proper planting and care for the best results.

  • Spring shipping
  • Hand-inspected tubers
  • Regeneratively grown in Idaho
  • Spring shipping
  • Hand-inspected tubers
  • Regeneratively grown in Idaho
  • Spring shipping
  • Hand-inspected tubers
  • Regeneratively grown in Idaho
  • Spring shipping
  • Hand-inspected tubers
  • Regeneratively grown in Idaho

Cultivated for the Cut-Flower Life

Strong stems, clean color, abundant bloom—selected for designers and home gardeners alike.

Limited 2026 tuber release

Regeneratively Grown

Our flowers are grown using regenerative, no-till practices that honor the living soil beneath them. We never disturb the complex web of roots, fungi, and microorganisms that make our fields thrive.

Cut-Flower Performance

Selected for stem strength, productivity, and clean, reliable color.

Authorized KA’S© Reseller

A portion of KA’s® sales supports Santa Cruz Dahlias’ breeding work.

Carefully Packed & Weather-Aware

We ship when temperatures are safe to protect viability.

Viable-Eye Guarantee

We ship healthy tubers with a visible, viable eye. Contact us within 48 hours of delivery if there’s an issue.

Small Farm, Limited Quantities

When they’re gone, they’re gone for the season.

Frequently asked questions

When do tubers ship?

We ship late winter through spring when temperatures are safe for transit. Preorders are reserved and ship in order received.

Do you ship internationally?

No, we cannot offer international shipping at this time.

What is your guarantee?

We guarantee a healthy tuber with a viable eye. If there’s a concern, email us within 48 hours of delivery with photos so we can help. Our guarantee does not cover inadequate or excess moisture, critter or insect damage, frost damage, nutrient issues, or other growing conditions beyond our control.

Can I cancel or modify my order?

All sales are final and cannot be cancelled or modified.

Do you combine shipping?

We combine multiple orders to the same recipient name and refund extra shipping on orders placed through March 29.

How should I store tubers before planting?

Keep in a cool, dry place (40–50°F), away from moisture and freezing temps. Do not pot up until your soil and air temps are suitable.

Are you an authorized reseller for KA’S® varieties?

Yes. We are proud authorized resellers of Santa Cruz Dahlias® (KA’S®). A portion of each KA’s® sale supports their ongoing breeding program.

Do you offer growing help?

Yes—see our Dahlia Growing Guide and join the newsletter for field notes, timing, and tips.

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