Fortunately they don't last forever so we always have room for newer and 'prettier'. I cannot even imagine an 8' dahlia. I am 5'2" so I couldn't see the flowers unless I got a ladder.
If Cafe' au Lait looked 'in person' as it does in pictures by the vendor that would be my favorite. I like the subtle colors and the water lily shaped ones. Oh and the collerettes.... ummmmm.