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Pink China Elephant Ear Pink China Elephant Ear
The hardiest Elephant Ear yet! Gigantic heart shaped leaves perched upon intense pink stems make an impressive statement in your garden, patio or pond. These velvety giants also make a stunning backdrop for perennials in the flower border. Dig bulbs for winter storage north of zone 6.



Light: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 4-6'
Zones: 6-10
Size: Potted
Deer Resistant


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76225  Pink China Elephant Ear
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Botanical Name:   Colocasia esculenta 'Pink China'
 
Form:   Tender, deciduous perennial
 
Sun Exposure:   Partial Shade/Full Sun
 
Height/Habit:   4 - 6'
 
Spread:   3 - 4'
 
Hardiness Zone:   6 - 10
 
Foliage Type:   Huge, oval to heart shaped leaves with intense pink stems.
 
Flower Form:   The Jack-in-the-Pulpit like flowers are small, insignificant and rarely produced.
 
Flower Color:   Cream
 
Flowering Date:   Summer
 
Planting Requirements:   Plant 2 - 4" below soil level. Keep well watered. Best to mulch if not grown in standing water.
 
Soil Requirements:   Deep moisture retentive soils. They are heavy feeders.
 
Growth Rate:   Fast, establishes quickly.
 
Unique Characteristics:   The hardiest colocasia yet. It is hardy to zone 6. Intense pink stems and giant heart shaped leaves will add interest to a patio setting or lightly shaded corner of your landscape for the summer. Colocasia like very moist conditions so a pond edge would be a perfect location too.
 
Pruning:   None necessary.
 
Additional Information:   Lift tubers and over winter them in a frost free environment north of zone 6.
 

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