Florida Red Ruffles Caladium Bulbs - 5 Pack | Tropical Foliage
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Intense Red, Ruffled Edges, Pure Impact
Florida Red Ruffles is a standout strap-leaf caladium that delivers bold, saturated red foliage on compact, low-growing plants. Its distinctive ruffled leaf edges set it apart from other red varieties, and its short, full habit makes it ideal for mass plantings, hanging baskets, and front-of-border displays. Plant a group of these and the effect is dramatic โ a sea of rich red that thrives all season long.
Plant Highlights
- Leaf type: Strap leaf โ narrow with ruffled edges
- Colors: Intense red with contrasting green borders
- Height: 12โ14 inches (compact, short habit)
- Light: Filtered sun to partial or full shade
- USDA Zones: 9โ11 (lift tubers in fall in colder zones)
- Bulb size: Jumbo 3"+ bulbs
- Pack: 5 bulbs per order
- Great for: Mass plantings, hanging baskets, border edging, containers
- Thrives in: Heat and humidity
How to Plant Caladium Bulbs
Plant tubers knobby side up, 1โ1ยฝ inches deep and 8โ14 inches apart. Wait until soil temperature is consistently above 65ยฐF before planting outdoors. For earlier color, start indoors 4โ6 weeks before last frost.
Care Tips
- Soil: Rich, well-draining mix with organic matter (compost or chopped leaves)
- Water: Keep consistently moist; mulch with pine straw to retain moisture outdoors
- Light: Partial to full shade outdoors; bright indirect light indoors
- Companions: Pairs beautifully with begonias, impatiens, and coleus for a layered tropical look
- Winter storage: In zones below 9, lift tubers after first frost and store in a cool, dry place until spring
Five jumbo bulbs per order โ enough to create a full, stunning planting in a large container or garden bed.
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