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Foliage Plant, All Summer Long.

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1 bulb, 3 bulbs, 6 bulbs

Colocasia Black Magic

Price range: £9.50 through £48.00

Description

Colocasia Black Magic. Also known as Elephants ears. Frost tender, perennial. Clump forming. Needs partial shade with morning sun. An excellent addition to any garden. A thirsty plant so plenty of water is needed. These bulbs produces enormous magnificent foliage.  They will die down during winter if left outside, but will return when the weather warms up again. You can keep them going by bringing them into a frost-free environment. Great fun to grow; worth every penny, fantastic.

Bulb Size: 18.

Additional information

Colour

Height (cm)

Flowers

Foliage Plant, All Summer Long.

Pack sizes

1 bulb, 3 bulbs, 6 bulbs

Planting Guide

Plant: March-April.   7-10 cm soil on top of the bulb.    Grows all summer long.    Height 80-100  cm.

 

Frost tender. Perennial. It is best to start this variety in a small pot that will allow 1 inch of soil at the botting and 1 inch of soil on the top. Water in with lukewarm water, the bulb will take several weeks before any growth starts to show. 

Once  growing and producing root, move the plant into a larger pot, plenty of water is needed every 3-4 days.   They can be planted in the ground, a sheltered site is necessary with at least a half days sun.   Mulch over in winter.
Propagation: When pot is deeply overcrowded, you can put a garden spade through the middle of the plant, split and replant.

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