Piako Botanicals Dahlia Tuber - Café au Liat Mini
Piako Botanicals Dahlia Tuber - Café au Liat Mini

Café au Lait Mini Dahlia Tuber

$25.00
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Café au Lait Mini (also known as Jolene) is a charming informal decorative dahlia admired for its romantic, vintage character and manageable, versatile form. A highly productive and prolific flowering variety with long, straight stems, it delivers all the coveted elegance of its famous dinnerplate namesake but in a dainty size that is exceptionally easy to work into market bouquets and delicate floral arrangements.

This variety features beautifully formed, ruffled blooms in a dreamy, fluid blend of creamy beige, soft peach, and pale blush-pink tones. Its striking colouring shifts softly with the changing light and temperatures throughout the season, offering a more consistent petal structure and an excellent, long-lasting vase life compared to its larger cousin.

An exceptional cut flower and a highly decorative addition to the garden, Café au Lait Mini pairs effortlessly with whites, muted pastels, and dusty roses, and is loved for both its sophisticated palette and reliable blooming habit.

Features:

  • Type: Decorative

  • Bloom Size: Small / Medium (approx. 10cm – 14cm)

  • Height: Approx. 1.2m – 1.5m

  • Best for: Wedding work, bouquet design, and cutting gardens

  • Colour: Creamy blush, peach, and champagne tones

By purchasing this tuber, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to our Dahlia Tuber Terms of Sale.

Café au Lait Mini (also known as Jolene) is a charming informal decorative dahlia admired for its romantic, vintage character and manageable, versatile form. A highly productive and prolific flowering variety with long, straight stems, it delivers all the coveted elegance of its famous dinnerplate namesake but in a dainty size that is exceptionally easy to work into market bouquets and delicate floral arrangements.

This variety features beautifully formed, ruffled blooms in a dreamy, fluid blend of creamy beige, soft peach, and pale blush-pink tones. Its striking colouring shifts softly with the changing light and temperatures throughout the season, offering a more consistent petal structure and an excellent, long-lasting vase life compared to its larger cousin.

An exceptional cut flower and a highly decorative addition to the garden, Café au Lait Mini pairs effortlessly with whites, muted pastels, and dusty roses, and is loved for both its sophisticated palette and reliable blooming habit.

Features:

  • Type: Decorative

  • Bloom Size: Small / Medium (approx. 10cm – 14cm)

  • Height: Approx. 1.2m – 1.5m

  • Best for: Wedding work, bouquet design, and cutting gardens

  • Colour: Creamy blush, peach, and champagne tones

By purchasing this tuber, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to our Dahlia Tuber Terms of Sale.

Growing Dahlia Tubers in New Zealand

Below are some answers to frequently asked questions about growing dahlias. You can also download our handy Dahlia Growing Guide here.

  • Plant dahlia tubers in New Zealand from late spring once the risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. In most regions, this is typically between October and December.

  • Plant tubers horizontally about 10 to 15cm deep in well-draining soil, with the growing eye facing upwards. Choose a sunny position and allow enough space between plants for airflow as they grow.

  • Dahlias grow very well in New Zealand conditions, especially in sunny, sheltered spots with free-draining soil. They are well suited to both home gardens and cut flower growing.

  • Yes. All Piako Botanicals dahlia tubers are selected for their performance in the garden and as cut flowers. Many varieties produce long, strong stems that are ideal for harvesting and arranging.

  • In colder or wetter areas, lifting tubers over winter can help prevent rot and improve performance the following season. In milder regions, they can often be left in the ground if drainage is good.

  • All tubers are grown, lifted, divided, and stored by hand on our Waikato flower farm. We only sell varieties we grow ourselves, so you can plant with confidence.