Colocasia Black Magic - Giant Black Elephant's Ears
$29.95
SKU
9319663025581
Colocasia Black Magic - Giant Black Elephant's Ears
A "Summer Stunner", with striking foliage on black stems that adds a breathtaking display throughout the hotter months.
Pot Size: 17.5cm / 175mm
Colocasia Black Magic - Giant Black Elephant's Ears
A striking, versatile perennial grown for its large, plush, dramatic purplish/black leaves.
Strong tall dark purple/black stems topped with large, elephant-ear shaped leaves.
Fantastic for adding impact to a shade garden or water feature. Perfect as a feature in courtyards & decorative containers.
Performs best in part shade.
Common Name | Colocasia Black Magic - Giant Black Elephant's Ears |
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Botanical Name | Colocasia esculenta |
Position | Part Shade |
Spacing | 100cm |
Flower Colour | N/A |
Foliage Colour | Purple, Black |
Fragrance | Nil |
Cold Tolerance | Protect from frosts. |
Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
Pot Size | 175mm (17.5cm) |
Origin | Exotic |
Hates | Drying out. |
Likes | Prefers moist conditions & fertile rich soils - can be grown in shallow water. |
Swane's Says | These make and ideal accent plant in the garden and an amazing feature plant in pots. |