• A vibrant Royal Hawaiian Waikiki elephant ear plant with large, lush green leaves featuring striking reddish-pink veins and stems.
  • A vibrant Royal Hawaiian Waikiki elephant ear plant with large, lush green leaves featuring striking reddish-pink veins and stems.
  • A vibrant Royal Hawaiian Waikiki elephant ear plant with large, lush green leaves featuring striking reddish-pink veins and stems.
  • Royal Hawaiian Waikiki Elephant ear plant with green leaves, red veins, and pink splashes.
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Elephant Ear Bulbs - Royal Hawaiian® Waikiki

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Medicinal
Edible
Reduces Erosion

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Colocasia esculenta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 inches

COLOR

  • Green
  • Pink
  • Yellow

Introducing Elephant Ear Bulbs Royal Hawaiian Waikiki, a stunning tropical perennial celebrated for its large glossy and vibrant foliage that unfurls with a bold leaf coloration featuring pink veins and creamy white centers. Its compact, clumping growth habit holds up well in wind and rain. Waikiki is part of the Royal Hawaiian series and produces these striking colors earlier than other variegated leaf colocasia.

  • Striking color combination with pink veins and sturdy pink stems
  • Known for its excellence disease resistance
  • Does well in landscape and container gardens

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 4 to 6 inches Deep

WATER NEEDS

  • High

PLANT SPACING

  • 2 to 4 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Bulb / Ships in Spring Up to 0.5 Sq. Ft
3 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 1 Sq. Ft
5 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 1.75 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Elephant Ear Planting Guide to learn more.

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Elephant Ear Bulbs - Royal Hawaiian® Waikiki

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Elephant Ear Bulbs - Royal Hawaiian® Waikiki FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Royal Hawaiian® Waikiki Elephant Ear?

The bulbs for Royal Hawaiian® Waikiki Elephant Ear measure 5 to 7 inches in circumference.

What type of bulb is Royal Hawaiian® Waikiki Elephant Ear grown from?

Royal Hawaiian® Waikiki Elephant Ear is grown from a bulb.

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