Wayside Gardens Colocasia Diamond Head Elephant Ear Bulb
Best dramatic foliage for tropical garden enthusiasts.
A dramatic, heat-tolerant tropical with glossy, purple-black foliage that adds bold texture to any landscape. Its rapid growth and striking, rippled leaves make it a standout choice for containers or shaded garden borders.
$27.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, tropical statement piece for their landscape
- Homeowners wanting fast-growing privacy screens or lush container displays
- Landscapers managing wet garden spots or decorative pond edges
Who should skip it
- Northern growers looking for low-maintenance, perennial year-round plants
- Busy individuals or those living in drought-prone regions
- Organic gardeners who prefer plants with high natural pest resistance
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep purple-black foliage creates an immediate, dramatic focal point.
Growth Speed
Rapid development ensures quick, lush coverage for your landscape.
Heat Tolerance
Glossy leaves maintain their structure even under intense summer sun.
Container Versatility
Adapts beautifully to large pots, though requires significant root space.
Ease of Overwintering
Simple to store indoors if you live in cooler climates.
Texture Quality
Ruffled, rippled edges add sophisticated depth to any garden bed.
Key Specs
Genus
Colocasia
Species
esculenta
Mature Height
72 inches
Mature Spread
48 inches
Hardiness Zones
10-11
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Soil Type
Clay, Normal, Loamy
Planting Depth
2.5 inches
Spacing
36-48 inches
Habit
Upright
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