Salpiglossis
Cafe au Lait

Elegant, romantic, and just a little bit old-fashioned, ‘Cafe au Lait’ offers a softer, more refined take on the famously flamboyant Painted Tongue Flower. Large, velvety trumpet-shaped blooms appear in an enchanting blend of creamy coffee tones, antique rose, blush pink, warm buff, and smoky lavender, all intricately veined as though painted by hand. Each flower seems slightly different from the next, creating a watercolor effect that draws admirers in for a closer look.

Blooming generously from late Spring into Summer, this charming annual forms upright, branching plants that produce armfuls of flowers ideal for cutting. The unusual coloration blends effortlessly with cottage-garden favorites and contemporary pastel palettes alike, pairing beautifully with Nicotiana, Orlaya, snapdragons, larkspurs, and airy grasses. It is also a magnet for bees and other beneficial pollinators.

For best results, provide rich, well-drained soil and regular moisture, particularly during warm weather. A position with morning sun and some afternoon protection is ideal in hotter climates, while cooler coastal gardens can enjoy it in full sun. Rarely offered and wonderfully distinctive, ‘Cafe au Lait’ brings an air of vintage sophistication and painterly beauty to the seasonal garden.

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If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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Standard live-plant shipping to eligible destinations is $16.99 for 1–6 plants, $22.99 for 7–12, $28.99 for 13–18, $34.99 for 19–24, and $40.99 for 25–30. For 31 or more plants, shipping is 20% of the order value. Expedited shipping is priced separately at checkout.

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Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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