NOTE: This product ships from a location that requires extra lead time. Orders placed by 10am EST on Thursday will usually ship early the following week. This product can be pre-ordered if out-of-stock. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled after Wednesday of the week before shipment. Please be sure to study the next paragraph below to understand the size of these small plants and avoid unmet expectations.

These plants are grown in a 10" x 20" tray (view sample). Size of the cells in a 38-cell tray: depth 3.02" x 2.24" x 2.24". Volume: 7.7 cubic inches. View samples of all cell sizes.

Colocasia esculenta Royal Hawaiian 'Waikiki', offered here as Elephant Ear 'Waikiki', is a bold elephant ear grown for green, cream, and red-variegated foliage and large tropical leaves with dramatic variegation and red veining. It matures 36 to 48 inches tall with a 36 to 48 inches spread, giving you a clear footprint for edging, grouping, or mixed perennial beds. The habit forms a strong, upright foliage clump, so the foliage and bloom remain easy to place near paths, patios, or the front of a planting.

Choose full sun to part shade within USDA Zones 8 to 11, then provide rich, evenly moist soil and regular water while the roots establish. Its adaptable nature is strongest when evenly moist soil is welcome and variegated foliage adds interest before and after bloom. Good spacing helps air move around the clump and lets the stated spread develop naturally.

The display brings seasonal color and texture without overwhelming neighboring perennials. Use it in border fronts where its scale and texture can be seen easily.

For best results, combine this selection with companions that enjoy the same light and soil, then repeat it in small groups when you want a stronger ribbon of color. Remove tired leaves at the base so the fresh foliage remains the focus. Mulch lightly to moderate soil moisture while keeping crowns from staying wet. The compact dimensions make it easy to repeat in rhythm, tuck beside paths, or combine with foliage plants that share the same cultural needs. With its warm-season foliage display interest and manageable footprint, it gives you a practical way to add reliable color, texture, and structure to the landscape.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 8-11 (10 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 36-48
• Tolerant of: Wet Conditions
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Variegated: Yes

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