The Tropicalismo Shade Collection will add layers of lush foliage to your gardens or containers for a modern, dramatic landscape. In the front, plant bright ‘Candidum’ Caladium, with green and white heart-shaped leaves (12-24” tall). Next, plant the gorgeous ‘Tapestry’ Caladium with vibrant pink veins and cream-colored centers on deep green leaves. (24-36” tall). In your third row, add a layer of depth with dramatic ‘Magic’ Elephant Ear’s purple-black leaves, which look velvety from a distance (36-48” tall). In the tallest row, ‘Imperial Taro’ Elephant Ear’s unusual, black-purple leaves and bright-green patterning complete the picture. The Tropicalismo Shade Collection is an easy, affordable way to create a large planting with major impact. These plants on their own can create a living wall, privacy screen, or a backdrop to make your bright flower bulbs and perennial plants really stand out. An excellent grouping for containers, patios, and balconies. Caladiums are beautiful natives of South American rainforests. With their brilliant colors and fascinating patterned leaves, they’ve become favorites for shaded areas. Elephant Ears are also a highlight in any garden, and very easy to grow and care for. Collection of 8 bulbs.
Our Tropicalismo Shade Collection is roughly 4' x 7.5' and contains 8 plants:
'Candidum' Caladium - Bag of 3
'Tapestry' Caladium - Bag of 3
'Black Magic' Elephant Ear - 1 plant
'Imperial Taro' Elephant Ear - 1 plant
*Not all plants will be in bloom at the same time, as depicted on the illustration. Plants are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature plants with similar attributes suitable to the garden/collection design.
More InformationSKU | AM018082 |
Common Name | Elephant Ear & Caladium |
Botanical Name | Colocasia & Caladium |
Item Package Size | Collection of 8 |
Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade |
Bloom Time | Foliage plant all season |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Good For Containers |
Additional Information | Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7. |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Item Unit | Bulb |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Skin and eye irritant. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Toxic to dog and cats. |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |