Fancy Leaf Caladiums

Aaron Caladiums are a Fancy Leaf Caladium, meaning the stems will grow 12-30 inches before its leaf. They have white centers with dark green borders which contract beautifully.  In the middle of summer they will bring a cool refreshing look to any part of the garden.  Aaron will tolerate sun in most locations, which in the South and West may mean partial shade!

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 24-30″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Sun or Partial Shade.

Add a burst of color with Blaze Fancy Leaf Caladium . With it’s bronzy-red center and veins and olive green borders, it will thrive in both partial and full shade.  Naturally deer and rabbit resistant, it grows well in containers or flower beds, reaching a height of 18-24.” 

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1-2 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18-24″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

Candidum Caladiums have large white arrow-shaped leaves with deep green veins and a thin green border. Does not take sun well, so plant in a shady or semi-shady area.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 24″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

Carolyn Wharton Caladiums have large leaves with green edges, splashed with pink and bright red veins. They take the sun if kept well-watered, but  also do well in shade or partial shade. A Fancy Leaf Caladium.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18-20″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

Fannie Munson Caladiums have large heart-shaped leaves with darker pink veins.  Dark green provides a lovely contast here, with thin margins and randomly sprinkled green splotches. A Fancy Leaf Caladium.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18-30″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

Fire Chief Fancy Leaf Caladium is named for its fiery red leaves.   With a brilliant rose center, deep green border and red splotches it can make any garden area vibrant.  Standing at a medium height, ‘Fire Chief’ thrives equally well in sun and shade.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1-2 Bulbs Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18-24″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Light sun to Semi-Shade.

Florida Elise Caladiums have large (16”) green arrow-shaped leaves with rose pink brush strokes and speckles. This variety takes more sun than most and grows 2 feet tall.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

Freida Hemple Fancy Leaf Caladiums have deep crimson leaves accentuated by delicate green borders.  Plant in partially or fully shaded areas after the ground temperature has reached 65 degrees. Frieda Hemple is a medium size plant with medium tall stems and medium size leaves.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1-2 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18-24″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

John Peed Fancy Caladium has vibrant red leaves with rich dark green margins.  John Peed is an old-time favorite and can tolerate full sun, growing larger than most, topping out at 26″. Due to its bold coloration, it’s often associated with symbols of love and vitality. 

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1-2 Bulbs Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18-24″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

June Bride Caladium is greenish-white with pale green veins and thin medium green margins. Use fertilizer sparingly to keep the leaves from becoming too green. A Fancy Leaf Caladium.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

Kathleen Caladiums have medium sized heart-shaped leaves with salmon pink centers and wide green margins.  They’re best planted in the shade as the sun may bleach out the pink color.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18-24″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

Poecile anglais Fancy Leaf Caladiums have large leaves, highlighted with a heart of deep red veins and bordered with broad moss-green margins.  It is a medium-height plant that flourishes in both light sunlight and shade,

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1-2 Bulbs Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 20-30″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

Postman Joyner Caladium is bright deep pink with green edges. It’s so bright that it lightens up the shade.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade

Red Flash Caladium is an old-fashioned Caladium with some of the largest leaves of any. Its deep red color is edged in green, with pink specks. Can grow up to 2’ tall. Sun tolerant.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 24-30″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

Rosebud Caladium has medium green edges with a bright bubble gum pink center and a white speckled halo surrounding the center.  Although it is sun tolerant and will grow anywhere in your garden, it does best in shade or semi-shade.  

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 24-30″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

Stardust Fancy Leaf Caladium is medium-sized with green leaves with bright white veins.  The leaves are sprinkled with white spots, giving them a starry or stardust-like appearance. Thriving in shaded areas, it grows 18-24″ tall.  Stardust Caladiums will make a dramatic addition to your garden.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1-2 Bulbs Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18-24″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

White Christmas Caladium’s leaves are white with large dark green mid-veins and edging.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 24″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

White Queen Caladiums have large, pure white leaves with tiny, dark green outline and arteries. The main vein, midribs and the middle of each leaf is a rich bleeding reddish pink.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18-24″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

A mixture of red, pink and white Standard height Caladium varieties.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

A collection of June Bride, Florida Elise, and Postman Joyner Standard-Sized Caladiums – 10 each (30 bulbs).

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.

Our Mixed Caladiums by the Bushel are a mixture of red, pink, white, and variegated leaf colors. One bushel (approximately 300 bulbs) will cover an average of 250 sq. ft.

Size: #1 tubers
Plant: 1 Bulb Per 1 Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Frost
Planting Depth: 2-3”.
Height: 18″
Zone: 10-11, lift in colder areas.
Exposure: Shade to Semi-Shade.