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Caladium Red Flash

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Aptly named, Caladium Red Flash dons foliage flanked in olive green surrounding a vibrant burst of sizzling veins and centers flashed with red. A smattering of pink freckles adds to the colorful display. 3 bulbs per bag. Bulb size 1 ½-2 ½” diameter.

*NOTE: Bulbs will need to be lifted in fall in zones 3-7.

Details

Type: Bulbs
Height: Short 16-18"
Spacing: Plant 6" apart
Bloom Time: Not Applicable
Sun-Shade: Half Sun / Half Shade to Full Shade
Zones: 8-10   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Acidic
Flower: Red
Accent: Green

Features to Note

  • Deer Resistant
  • OK in Containers

Caladium General Information

A tropical look with variegated foliage! These showy plants are offered in eye-catching hues of bright red, pink, green and white. Caladium offer spectacular color throughout the summer to enhance any shaded area. Large arrowhead-shaped leaves are showy additions to any shaded spot – decks, patios, shady window boxes.

Caladium Plant Care

Hardy in zones 8-10. Caladiums prefer loose, slightly acidic soil for good root growth and are heavy feeders. Pot early indoors in shallow pots or flats with peat moss or light potting soil approximately 2” deep. Bulbs will take three to six weeks for leaves to emerge. Bulbs can be moved outdoors pot and all in semi-shade after last spring frost and can be planted directly in well-drained soil once the outdoor soil temp is about 65-70°F. Amend soil with plenty of peat or pine bark and add a well-balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer after foliage has emerged. Follow with a 5-10-10 approximately every four weeks until fall. Only fertilize while plant is actively growing. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch. Lift tubers in the fall in zones 3-7 and store in a cool, dry, frost-free location over winter. Can store in dry peat or wood shavings, then replant the following spring after the last frost.