Colocasia esculenta Illustris

Name: Colocasia esculenta Illustris
Brand: K.VAN BOURGONDIEN AND SONS
SKU: 88724
Price: 37.00 USD
Availability: OutofStock

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'

Availability: Out Of Season

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

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