Red Flash Colorful Shade Loving Caladium
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- flowering dateJuly till first frost
- hardiness zone3-10
- height12 - 18 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR VI
- ship as1 1/4" -1 1/2"
- sun exposurePartial Shade, Full Shade
Red with pink spots, green border.
You'll enjoy these showy foliage plants with their heart-shaped variegated leaves of bright red, pink, green and white. Pot early indoors, then plant them, pot and all, outdoors in semishade after spring frosts. Or, plant them in shady window boxes where sun-loving annuals won't grow. Water well and spray leaves often during hot, dry weather. Excellent for conservatory or warm sun porch during winter. Use Medium bulbs for 3" pots; Large for 4" pots; Jumbo for 6" pots.If not in zones 10-11, dig before frost, dry and store the bulbs in a warm, dry frost-free place.
Grown specifically for their ornamental foliage, Caladiums offer spectacular color through the summer. With colors that range from red to a pale pink, to white and deep rose, they can enhance almost any shady area, from patios and decks to shaded corners of the garden. Plant them in shady window boxes where sun-loving annuals won't grow. Ideal for conservatory or warm porch during winter.
Specifications:
Light: Partial Shade to Shade
Height: 12-18"
Size: 2½ to 3½
Bloomtime: Jul-Frost
Zones: 10 to 11
Deer tend to avoid.
You'll enjoy these showy foliage plants with their heart-shaped variegated leaves of bright red, pink, green and white. Pot early indoors, then plant them, pot and all, outdoors in semishade after spring frosts. Or, plant them in shady window boxes where sun-loving annuals won't grow. Water well and spray leaves often during hot, dry weather. Excellent for conservatory or warm sun porch during winter. Use Medium bulbs for 3" pots; Large for 4" pots; Jumbo for 6" pots.If not in zones 10-11, dig before frost, dry and store the bulbs in a warm, dry frost-free place.
Grown specifically for their ornamental foliage, Caladiums offer spectacular color through the summer. With colors that range from red to a pale pink, to white and deep rose, they can enhance almost any shady area, from patios and decks to shaded corners of the garden. Plant them in shady window boxes where sun-loving annuals won't grow. Ideal for conservatory or warm porch during winter.
Specifications:
Light: Partial Shade to Shade
Height: 12-18"
Size: 2½ to 3½
Bloomtime: Jul-Frost
Zones: 10 to 11
Deer tend to avoid.
Product Details
- botanical nameCaladium 'Red Flash'
- flowering dateJuly till first frost
- flower formInsignificant
- foliage typeLarge peltate heart-shaped leaves with colorful membranes.
- formPerennial
- growth rateMedium
- hardiness zone3-10
- height12 - 18 inches
- planting instructions1-2" deep (bud tips up) and 12-18" apart. Water well after planting. Place in a warm, filtered light area away from direct sun light which will scorch the leaves.
- pruningNone
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR VI
- shipping seasonSpring
- ship as1 1/4" -1 1/2"
- soil requirementWell drained
- spacing12 - 18 inches
- spread12 - 18 inches
- sun exposurePartial Shade, Full Shade
- watering requirementAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
- winter careLift tubers in the fall and store in a frost-free location over winter. Replant the following spring after last frost.
Shipping Schedule
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2019 Fall Shipping Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zone | German Iris and Select Daylilies | Bulbs, Perennials & Potted Plants |
| 3A-6B | 8/12/19 - 11/1/19 | 9/9/19 - 11/1/19 |
| 7A | 8/12/19 - 11/15/19 | 9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| 7B-10B | 8/19/19 - 11/15/19 | 9/9/19 - 11/15/19 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 1-6: 10/28/19 Zones 7-10: 111/11/19 |
Zones 1-6: 10/28/19 Zones 7-10: 111/11/19 |
