Redemption™ Elephant Ear

Colocasia esculenta 'Corede' PP #34,729

SKU #47324
7-10

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LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet
SIZE: Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.
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Description Shiny rippled leaves emerge green and are soon turned black by the sun. As the leaves mature, a neon-pink blotch forms, growing larger and radiating outward in the center of each leaf, intensifying in the heat. Highly effective at the edge of a pond or water garden. A dramatic choice for patio containers. An herbaceous perennial; may remain evergreen in mild winter areas.
Bloom Time Prized for foliage
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color
Growth Rate Moderate
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Container, Accent
Flower Color None
Foliage Color Variegated
Care Instructions Thrives and spreads freely in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Prefers warm, humid environments. Best with part shade in very hot regions. Apply a controlled release fertilizer to the potting mix or garden soil. In cold winter zones, enjoy outdoors but move inside well before threat of frost. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.
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DescriptionShiny rippled leaves emerge green and are soon turned black by the sun. As the leaves mature, a neon-pink blotch forms, growing larger and radiating outward in the center of each leaf, intensifying in the heat. Highly effective at the edge of a pond or water garden. A dramatic choice for patio containers. An herbaceous perennial; may remain evergreen in mild winter areas.
Bloom TimePrized for foliage
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Accent
Flower ColorNone
Foliage ColorVariegated
Care
Care InstructionsThrives and spreads freely in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Prefers warm, humid environments. Best with part shade in very hot regions. Apply a controlled release fertilizer to the potting mix or garden soil. In cold winter zones, enjoy outdoors but move inside well before threat of frost. Remove old, faded foliage as needed.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.