The Cafe Au Lait is another signature dinnerplate dahlia, with its gorgeous layered blooms. The petals blend from a creamy peach to a subtle blush tone, with the color often shifting depending on the flower. The warm, milky appearance is what inspires the name. The ruffled petals also give the bloom an elegant look, especially popular in wedding bouquets and garden displays.

Blooms average around 8 inches, with the height growing up to 4 feet tall.

Harvest Life for Dahlias: The perfect time to harvest a dahlia is when the bloom is about three-quarters or half a way until ripe, usually best to pick in the early mornings or cool evening. After cutting, the dahlia does not significantly open, so it is important to avoid harvesting at the bud stage or when the flower is fully bloomed and past its prime state.