Description
The Café Au Lait is an artificial flower stem topped with a full, ruffled bloom in warm orange, inspired by the dahlia variety that shares its name. The petals are layered in tight, overlapping rows towards the centre, opening into softer, curling edges at the outer rim. Each petal carries a gentle two-tone finish, deeper at the base and paler at the tips, which gives the head real depth when you look at it up close. Small variations in shape from petal to petal keep the flower from looking uniform, so it reads as a genuine garden bloom rather than a moulded copy.
Made from moulded plastic, this café au lait stem measures 30cm tall with a bloom spread of 18cm across. The stem itself has a slight give, so you can angle the head and adjust its lean to suit the vessel you choose. It works well grouped in threes or fives for a fuller arrangement, or paired with slimmer foliage stems and a few paler blooms to soften the orange. Drop it into a ribbed ceramic vase for a kitchen shelf, a slim glass bottle on a windowsill, or mix it through a wider table display alongside dried grasses and other faux stems.
Care is simple, as this is an artificial flower stem that needs no water and no trimming. Dust the petals occasionally with a soft brush or a hairdryer on a cool setting to lift any build-up from between the layers. Keep it out of strong, constant sunlight to help the orange hold its tone. The petals will not shed, and the bendable stem lets you rearrange the display whenever the mood takes you.
Specification
| Type |
Flower stem |
| Colour |
Orange |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Height |
30cm |
| Width |
18cm |
| Depth |
18cm |
Frequently Asked
Does it look realistic?
Yes. The bloom has layered, ruffled petals with a two-tone orange finish and slight shape variation from petal to petal, so it looks like a fresh café au lait dahlia rather than a flat replica.
How should I style it?
Group several together for a fuller head of colour, or mix a single stem through foliage and paler faux flowers. It suits ribbed ceramic vases, slim glass bottles and wider table arrangements.
How do I clean it?
Dust the petals now and then with a soft brush, or use a hairdryer on a cool setting to blow dust from between the layers. Avoid water when cleaning.
Does it need water?
No. As an artificial flower stem it needs no water or feeding. Simply place it where you like and adjust the bendable stem to suit your vase.
Will it shed or fade?
The petals stay attached and will not drop. To keep the orange looking its best, position it away from strong, direct sunlight over long periods.