Florida Cardinal Caladium Bulbs - 6 Pack | Red Fancy Leaf Tropical Foliage

Rich Red Foliage with Contrasting Green Borders — A Florida Classic

Florida Cardinal is a standout caladium variety with bold, rich red foliage framed by crisp contrasting green borders — a dramatic, high-impact color combination that thrives in filtered sun to partial shade. Growing 12–14 inches tall with jumbo-sized leaves, it delivers stunning all-summer color for shaded borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Florida Cardinal is grown entirely for its spectacular foliage — no waiting for flowers, just tropical drama from the moment the leaves unfurl.

Plant Highlights

• Leaf type: Fancy leaf — large, heart-shaped
• Botanical name: Caladium Cardinal syn. Florida Cardinal
• Colors: Rich red foliage with contrasting green borders
• Height: 12–14 inches
• Light: Filtered sun to partial or full shade in hottest areas
• Pack: 6 bulbs per order
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (lift tubers in fall in colder zones)
• Great for: Containers, hanging baskets, shaded borders, mixed beds
• Pairs beautifully with: Begonias, impatiens, and coleus
• Thrives in: Heat and humidity

How to Plant Caladium Bulbs

Plant tubers knobby side up, 1–1½ inches deep and 8–14 inches apart. Wait until soil temperature is consistently above 65°F before planting outdoors. Use well-draining soil rich in organic matter such as mushroom compost or chopped leaves. Add pine straw mulch to retain moisture.

Care Tips

• Soil: Rich, well-draining mix with organic matter
• Water: Keep consistently moist; in full sun, never allow to dry out
• Light: Filtered sun to full shade; some afternoon shade in the hottest areas protects foliage color
• Winter storage: In zones below 9, lift tubers before first frost and store in a dry, airy place until spring

Six bulbs per order — Florida Cardinal is a versatile, high-impact caladium that brings bold red tropical color to shaded gardens, patios, and container displays all summer long.