Colocasia esculenta Hawaiian Punch

Help your customers or clients design a relaxing island-inspired garden by offering a new colocasia for small spaces. Hawaiian Punch is a compact esculenta type that effectively creates a relaxing tropical oasis without taking up tons of real estate. This unique and eye-catching plant features substantial, upward-facing leaves atop vibrant red stems for added flair. Growing to 3' tall with a 3-4' spread, it not only adds plenty of lush green to the landscape, it is the perfect size for containers that can be brought indoors for winter. Lift in fall in zones 3-8.

Hardiness Zones 3-10. Lift in Fall in zones 3-8
Mature Height 36 inches
Bloom Time Summer to first frost (Jun-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 'Hawaiian Punch'

Availability: Backordered

SKU: #71781

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Punch'
Ship As:
Bulb
Size:
7-9"
Lift In Fall:
3-8
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Container Gardening, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant

Flower Form:
Flowers are insignificant and rarely produced.
Foliage Type:
Large glossy green leaves and bright red stems.
Mature Spread:
36 - 48 inches
Spacing:
36 - 48 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
2-4" deep and 36-48" apart
Soil Moisture:
Deep, moisture-retentive soils. They are heavy feeders. Plants love moist conditions.
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed

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:
High water needs. Keep well watered during its growing period (spring, summer, early fall)
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed.

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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.

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