Colocasia illustris - Elephant's Ears
$29.95
SKU
9319663025574
Colocasia illustris - Elephant's Ears
A "Summer Stunner", with striking foliage that adds a breathtaking display throughout the hotter months.
Young leaves are a vibrant green and age to purple with green veins. Stems remain a crisp green.
Pot Size: 17.5cm / 175mm
Colocasia illustris - Elephant's Ears
A striking, versatile perennial grown for its large, plush, dramatic green leaves.
Strong tall 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 | Elephant's Ears |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' |
| Position | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Spacing | 100cm |
| Flower Colour | N/A |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Fragrance | Nil |
| Cold Tolerance | Protect from frosts. |
| Flower Season | N/A |
| 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. |
