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Colcasia Esculenta Black Magic
£4.80 (inc. VAT)
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Colcasia Esculenta Black Magic
Colcasia Esculenta; Elephants Ears; these tropical corms need to be kept frost free and moist. Perfect space filler for a difficult shaded area. They can also be grown indoors.
The deep purple of these leaves is amazing; water droplets caught on this massive canopy look like shining jems.
Planting:
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F
M
A
M
J
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Flowering:
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
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D
Specifications:
- Colour: Purple
- Height: 150cm
Good For:
How to grow:
- Hardiness: Protect from frost
- Soil Type: Moist
- Position: Semi-shade, Sheltered spot
- Bulbs per m2: 25
- Planting depth: 8cm
Keep free from frost. These can be kept indoors and will remain evergreen at 21°C. Start in pots and plant in a shaded area when threat from frosts have passed.
