How to Grow Dahlia Cafe au Lait
Dahlia hybrid 'Cafe au Lait'
Your complete guide to growing Dahlia Cafe au Lait.
When to Plant Dahlia Cafe au Lait
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Dahlia Cafe au Lait
✓ Good companions
Similar water and sun requirements, attracts beneficial insects
Attract beneficial insects and provide complementary bloom times and heights
Repel aphids, spider mites, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting dahlias
Deters pests with aromatic oils and attracts pollinators
Provide beneficial insects habitat and can offer some wind protection
Attracts hover flies and parasitic wasps that control aphids
Attract pollinators and beneficial predatory insects while providing similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits dahlia growth and can cause wilting
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most garden plants
Aggressive spreading roots compete for nutrients and water, can overtake dahlia beds
