Heart of the Jungle® Elephant's Ear (Colocasia esculenta) Royale
Heart of the Jungle® Elephant's Ear (Colocasia esculenta) Royale
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Unleash the exotic allure of the tropics in your garden with Heart of the Jungle® Elephant's Ear! This stunning plant features thin, spindly stems that allow its enormous, lush leaves to spread wide in an elegant arc, gracefully hanging above the center. Its unique growth habit makes it a fantastic choice for creating striking planting combinations—let the impressive leaves drape over lower-growing plants for a truly dramatic effect. While Heart of the Jungle® is stunning when planted alone, it’s versatile enough to stand out in any garden setting. An award-winning beauty, this tropical gem thrives as an annual in most zones, but in warmer climates (zones 8 through 11), it can act as a perennial, bringing lasting elegance year after year. Perfect for adding a touch of grandeur to any landscape, Heart of the Jungle® will have your garden feeling like a lush, tropical paradise.
- 36-60 inches tall and 30-60 inches wide at maturity
- Annual except in zones 8-11
- Plant in full sun to part sun (6+ to 4 hours daily)
- Space plants 36-60 inches apart for best results
- Maintains dark green, heart-shaped leaves with burgundy veins and stems from spring to first frost
- Great for containers, combinations, planters, landscapes, focal points
- Foliage interest, heat tolerant, deadheading not necessary, water plant
This highly sought-after container size for annuals provides immediate impact upon planting because they are grown in a larger container. They were created for gardeners who are looking to fill in their landscapes and not have to wait as long for them to catch up to other plants in the same area. They also work extremely well when planted alone in 10" - 12" containers or as Thrillers for combinations in 16" and larger planters!
Please Note: According to the Humane Society of America Colocasia plants can be toxic to pets. This is means that the plants are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction. This plant is not edible and can be harmful to humans if ingested.
Care: These are durable plants that will perform best with moist to wet soil, but can tolerate some drought stress. Drought stress will negatively affect the appearance of the plant. Colocasia form tubers and these tubers can be stored for replanting in the spring. To dig and store tubers follow these directions. First, allow frost to kill the top of the plant then cut back the stems and dig the tubers. Wash off any soil and then allow the tubers to dry. Wrap dry tubers in newspapers or pack them in peat moss. Label each tuber or group of tubers so you know what they are come spring. Store tubers in a dark, cool (35 to 45 F) place. Do not allow tubers to freeze.
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- Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
- Royale Annuals are 8-12" tall at shipment
Features
- Heat Tolerant
Characteristics
- Height: 36-58 in.
- Spread: 36-60 in.
- Habit: Upright
- Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
- Light Requirements: Part Sun (4-6 Hours)