John Peed Caladium Bulbs - 4 Pack | Red & Chartreuse Fancy Leaf Tropical Foliage

Radiant Red with Scarlet Veins & Chartreuse Edges — A Spectacular Shade Accent

John Peed is one of the most dramatic and distinctive caladiums in the fancy-leaf category. Its large leaves are a spectacular radiant red with vivid scarlet red veins, all framed by striking chartreuse edges with a maroon cast — a one-of-a-kind color combination that delivers maximum visual impact. A larger-than-average grower, John Peed makes a wonderful shade landscape accent and is equally impressive as an indoor or outdoor container plant. Sun tolerant and easy to grow, it thrives in heat and humidity all season.

Plant Highlights

• Leaf type: Fancy leaf — large, heart-shaped; larger-than-average grower
• Colors: Radiant red with scarlet red veins and chartreuse edges with maroon cast
• Height: 12–14 inches
• Light: Filtered sun to partial shade; sun tolerant
• Bulb size: Jumbo 3"+ bulbs
• Pack: 4 bulbs per order
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (lift tubers in fall in colder zones)
• Great for: Shade landscape accents, containers, indoor display, hanging baskets
• 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 6–8 inches apart. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F before planting outdoors. Use rich, well-draining soil with organic matter. Mulch with pine straw to retain moisture.

Care Tips

• Soil: Rich, well-draining mix; add compost or topsoil at planting time
• Water: Keep consistently moist; mulch to retain moisture outdoors. In full sun, never allow to dry out
• Light: Filtered sun to partial shade; sun tolerant — versatile for various garden placements
• Winter storage: In zones below 9, lift tubers before first frost and store in a dry, airy place until spring

Four jumbo bulbs per order. John Peed is a show-stopping caladium — its rare red-and-chartreuse color combination makes it one of the most sought-after varieties for collectors and landscape designers alike.