Colocasia ‘Hilo High Colour’
Colocasia 'Hilo High Colour' is a dwarf variety with variegated leaves similar to 'Hilo Beauty' but with more prominent markings.
Colocasia ‘Hilo High Colour’ is a dwarf variety with handsomely variegated leaves similar to ‘Hilo Beauty’ but with more prominent markings. It makes a great tropical statement in the garden or in containers in evenly moist soil and full sun. It can also be grown as a marginal plant in ponds. Yellowish-white spathes and spadixes may appear in summer but are usually hidden by the foliage. Mulch in winter. If in a container, put it in a shed or garage.
Common Name: Elephant Ear
Family: Araceae (The Arum Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-10
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Variegated - Cream/White
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet , Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Swampy areas.
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