Blaze Caladium Bulbs | Sun-Tolerant Red Fancy Leaf Tropical Foliage

Fiery Red Foliage with Bold Green Borders — Blazing Color All Summer

Blaze lives up to its name — a vivid, high-energy caladium with rich red foliage and contrasting green borders that delivers intense tropical color from spring through fall. Growing 12–14 inches tall on sturdy upright stems, Blaze is one of the more sun-tolerant fancy-leaf caladiums, making it exceptionally versatile for both shaded and brighter garden locations. Jumbo 3"+ bulbs ensure a vigorous, full plant right from the start. Grows beautifully in containers, hanging baskets, and shaded garden borders alongside begonias, impatiens, and coleus.

Plant Highlights

• Leaf type: Fancy leaf — large, heart-shaped
• Colors: Rich red foliage with contrasting green borders
• Height: 12–14 inches
• Bulb size: Jumbo 3"+ bulbs
• Light: Filtered sun to full shade; sun tolerant
• 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 6–8 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. Mulch with pine straw 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. Add mulch outdoors to retain soil moisture
• Light: Filtered sun to full shade; sun tolerant — some afternoon shade recommended in the hottest climates
• Winter storage: In zones below 9, lift tubers before first frost and store in a dry, airy place until spring

Blaze is a dependable, high-impact caladium that delivers blazing tropical color in sun or shade — an essential addition to any caladium collection or summer container display.