Caladium BULBS - All Season Mixed

The colorful foliage-harmonious splashes of red, white, pink, and green on large, heart-shaped purple leaves adds a tropical feel to a garden. Mix well with  begonia, impatiens & coleus. Good for containers, including hanging baskets, and for shady gardens.

Common Name: Fancy Caladium or Angle Wing Botanical Name: Caladium Cardinal syn. Florida Cardinal Exposure: Filtered sun, partial to full shade in hottest areas Hardiness: Zones 9-11, elsewhere lift tubers in fall and store indoors Height: 12-14" Color: Rich red foliage with contrasting green borders Bloom Season: Grown for colorful foliage, not flowers, summer through fall Bulb/Plant 

Planting Suggestions: Although Caladiums are native to tropical regions, they can flourish as annuals in cooler climates during the summer or as houseplants throughout the year. These stunning plants thrive in warm, humid, and shady locations, making them a great choice for areas where other plants may struggle. While they can tolerate filtered sunlight, bright indirect light, or partial shade, they prefer full shade in warmer areas. For optimal growth, ensure that the soil is well-draining and if you observe standing water after heavy rain, either choose a different planting spot or add organic material to improve drainage.
Plant your Caladium tubers in the spring after the danger of frost has passed, when daytime temperatures consistently reach at least 70 degrees. These plants require warm soil to grow, but if you live in a colder area and want to start early, you can begin planting indoors 4-6 weeks before the average last frost date. After planting, the tubers will produce sprouts and roots within a few weeks, depending on the quality of the soil and air temperature.

• For outdoor landscape planting,Choose a location that offers filtered sunlight, bright indirect light, or partial shade for your Caladiums. Carefully dig holes and plant the tubers 2 inches deep with a spacing of 8-12 inches between them, ensuring that the growing points or "eyes" are facing upwards.
• For container planting,

Select a container with sufficient drainage holes and fill it with high-quality, well-draining soil. Most commercially available potting mediums are suitable. Plant the tubers approximately 2 inches deep, ensuring that the growing points or "eyes" are facing upwards. After planting, water thoroughly to allow the soil to settle around the tubers.

How to Grow

Maintain consistently damp soil for your Caladiums, but avoid overwatering to prevent soggy conditions. After the season, remove any yellow foliage to tidy up your garden. In colder or wetter climates, dig up the tubers before the first frost in fall and let them air dry for several days before storing in a cool location with peat moss. Give your Caladiums a few months of rest before beginning the next growing cycle.