Caladium Bulbs - Jumbo Mix Pre-Order • Ships Spring 2021
- Perennial; Grows up to 12-30 Inches
- Mixed Color
- Prefers Sun/Partial Shade
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
Zone 6 | Early April |
Zone 5 | Late April |
Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early Mayl |
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
All Zones | Late August |
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
Zone 5 | Mid to Late Septemberl |
Zone 6 | Late September |
Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
All Zones | Mid October |
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots |
Product Description
Caladium Bulbs -Jumbo Mix
This lovely mix of all of our most popular Fancy Leaf variety Caladiums is now in JUMBO size! Bigger bulbs means bigger plants! Featuring a beautiful combination of colorful and textural plants that are sure to be a delight in your garden bed, containers, indoors or even in the water garden! There's practically no place you can't grow these gorgeous bulbs--except in the cold! Be sure to lift outdoor caladium in early fall before any danger of frost.
Caladium can be grown in any region as an indoor plant, but take care to only start outdoors once nighttime temperatures are high 60's and above.
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Fast Facts
Name: Caladium Bulbs - Jumbo Mix Botanical Name: Caladium hortulanem Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring Features: Container Garden, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow & Maintain Color: Mixed Blooms: Summer, Late Summer Plant Height: Varied 12-30 inches Plant Spacing: 4 to 6 inches Planting Depth: Deep Enough to Cover with 2" of Soil Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, (Perennial/Hardy 8-11, Colder Zones Lift Prior to Frost) Ships: Spring -
Planting Instructions
Caladiums are tropical foliage plants that provide a splash of color in summer flower beds. They grow well in shaded areas, containers, hanging baskets, and as borders. Caladiums are easy to grow; they are tropical plants, native to Brazil. So, it's no surprise that these plants love a warm, shady, humid environment. It grows to it's full height of 12" to 30" in one season. You can add drama to any landscape with the addition of caladiums. Their brightly-colored leaves, in shades of red, pink, white and green, are perfect in a grouping or as an accent for other plants.
1- When to Plant your Caladium Bulbs:
If you wish to give your Caladium bulbs a head start, you may plant them indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date. If you start outdoors, make sure the soil is warm before planting your Caladiums bulbs –the night temperature must reach the high 60’s or warmer on a consistent basis.
2- Where to Plant your Caladium Bulbs:
Finding the right location for your outdoor caladium is important and well-draining soil is a must. Partial sunlight is best for the caladium. Caladiums bulbs also like rich soil; if the soil is poor, add generous amounts of compost and manure. Last, plant the caladium where it will not be affected by strong wind. Too much wind can damage the plant's large leaves.
3- How to Plant your Caladium Bulbs:
Plant the caladium bulbs in holes that are 2 inches deep. When you hold the tuber up, look for the part of the tuber which has something similar to the eyes on a potato. Gently put the tuber in the ground, with the part with the eyes pointing up. Add a little bone meal to the soil and plant other tubers about 12 inches apart. Water them generously to encourage the caladium to take root. Caladium bulbs should be kept moist during germination, without allowing the soil to become soggy. Cool nights and excessive moisture can cause the bulb to rot. Once the caladiums breaks ground it is easy to tell when to water as they will droop very easily if thirsty. You will need to adjust your watering schedule based on your climate and the amount of sun the plant receives.
Caladium grows well with little care or attention. Fertilize outdoors once a month with a general purpose fertilizer. Indoors, use a liquid fertilizer every couple of weeks. During the growing period, remove any dead or damaged leaves. Trim the yellow growth from the foliage when the growing season has passed. Where winter is a concern, dig up the caladium bulbs before the frost sets in. Lay them out in a cool, dry area and, when the caladium bulbs are dry, remove the dead leaves and store them in net bags until spring. Make sure that the temperatures in the area where the bulbs are stored do not drop below 60 degrees.
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