Colocasia esculenta Aloha

Dark and mysterious, this eye-catching tropical foliage plant is the perfect addition to any porch or patio. Aloha, our newest Colocasia offering, bears its striking leaves from June until the first frost of the fall season. It makes an ideal choice for attracting attention to a main entryway or as a cooling accent on a sun-dappled patio. The nearly black elephant-ear leaves reach an impressive 24" long and boast contrasting green veining that adds dimension and flair to the plant. A mature Colocasia gives a lush and inviting look to wherever it is sited, whether it's in a pot on a sun-dappled deck or planted near a shaded water garden. Lift in fall in zones 3-7.

Hardiness Zones 3-10. Lift in Fall in zones 3-7
Mature Height 4 feet
Bloom Time Foliage plant - foliage from June till first frost
Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade
Ship As9-11" Bulb
Deer Resistant
Container Friendly

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Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Aloha'

Availability: Out Of Season

SKU: #65218

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Product Details

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Colocasia esculenta 'Aloha'
Ship As:
Bulb
Size:
9-11"
Lift In Fall:
3-7
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Container Gardening, Water Garden, Deer Resistant

Flower Form:
Insignificant spathes
Foliage Type:
Heart shaped leaves 24" long and 12" wide.
Mature Spread:
36 inches
Spacing:
36 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Plant 2-4" deep and 36" apart.
Soil Moisture:
Average to moist
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed

Winter Care:
Bring indoors or lift in fall for winter storage if you live in zones 3-7 in a frost free area until they can be planted again in spring.
Planting Depth:
2-4" deep
Watering Requirements:
Generous watering keeps it lush.
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 and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and 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. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule

Tropical Plants (Caladium & Elephant Ears)
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 5B	5/3/24 - 6/7/24	6/3/24
6A	4/29/24 - 6/7/24	6/3/24
6B-7A	4/22/24 - 6/7/24	6/3/24
7B-8A	4/08/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
8B-9A	4/1/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24
9A-10B	3/25/24 - 5/31/24	5/27/24

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