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Colocasia esculenta Illustris

Colocasia esculenta Illustris

Prominent light green veining on large, heart-shaped leaves captures the attention of garden visitors. Growing 5-6 ft. tall with a pale shade of purple-black leaves, Colocasia esculenta Illustris gives gardens a bold, tropical look. Primarily grown for their foliage, Elephant Ears are a dramatic addition to the garden or patio containers. They perform best in moist, partially shaded areas. Because Elephant Ears are tender plants sensitive to the cold, they should be lifted in the fall in zones 3-8, and stored in a cool, dry, frost-free location. Deer tend to avoid.
  • Hardiness Zones 3-10. Lift in Fall in zones 3-8
  • Mature Height 5 - 6 feet
  • Bloom Time June to the first frost
  • Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
  • Ship As7-9" Bulb
  • Deer Resistant
  • Container Friendly

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Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'

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SKU: #88724
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Product Details

  • Restricted States US:

    AE AK GU HI PR VI
  • Botanical Name:

    Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
  • Ship As:

    Bulb
  • Size:

    7-9"
  • Lift In Fall:

    3-8
  • Suggested Uses:

    Borders, Container Gardening, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant
  • Flower Color:

    White
  • Flower Form:

    Insignificant
  • Foliage Type:

    Large, ovate to heart shaped leaves with prominent veins.
  • Mature Spread:

    36 - 60 inches
  • Spacing:

    36 - 60 inches

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions:

    2 - 4" below soil level. Keep well watered. It is best to mulch if not grown in standing water.
  • Soil Moisture:

    Deep, moisture-retentive soils. They are heavy feeders.
  • Will Tolerate:

    Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil
  • Pruning Instructions:

    None
  • Winter Care:

    Lift in fall if you live in zones 3-8 for winter storage. Replant the following spring after frosts are over.
  • Planting Depth:

    2 - 4" deep
  • Watering Requirements:

    Prefers moist soil. Do not let soil dry out, so water enough that soil keeps moist.
  • Fertilization Requirements:

    Once per year
  • Special Care:

    Not needed

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Shipping Information

K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advance reservations, and then just as soon as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules.

Spring 2023 Shipping Schedule

  • Tropical Plants (Alocasia and Colocasia)
    Zones First Ship Date Last Order Date
    3A-5A May 5, 2023 May 29, 2023
    5B May 1, 2023 May 29, 2023
    6A April 27, 2023 May 29, 2023
    6B April 24, 2023 May 29, 2023
    7A April 13, 2023 May 29, 2023
    7B April 10, 2023 May 29, 2023
    8A-8B April 3, 2023 May 29, 2023
    9A-10B March 27, 2023 May 29, 2023

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via USPS or FedEx.
Shipping Note:

Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.

Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area or yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time. When your order is actually shipped you will be sent an updated shipping estimate. You may check your order status at any time on this website using your email or account number provided on your order confirmation. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states.
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