Colocasia and Alocasia are fantastic tropical foliage plants for your home and garden. In a UK tropical style garden the Aroids can make a high impact addition to patio containers, ponds and even your mixed borders.
Gorgeous large dark heart-shaped leaves held on tall stems make this Colocasia a real stunner. The Young leaves of Colocasia 'Black Coral' emerge lush green and darken to black as they mature. Colocasia 'Black Coral' will quickly form a thick clump of plants that will grow masses of foliage that colours best when grown in full sun. The large leaves of Colocasias give these plants their common name of the ‘Elephant Ear’ plant. Try combining Colocasia plants with Bananas for the ultimate jungle foliage combo, you can even grow Colocasia as marginal pond plants.
Current size: Supplied in as a jumbo plug plant.
An eye-catching Colocasia with golden leaves that contrast beautifully against darker foliage and flowers. Lime green, almost golden foliage grows rapidly in spring through summer. Colocasia 'Maui Gold' produces large heart shaped leaves that make a stylish addition to any style of garden.Try planting in containers around your patio or seating area for a great tropical vibe. Colocasia can be used in your pond as marginal aquatic plants through the warm summer months.
Current size: Supplied in as a jumbo plug plant.
A hardy Colocasia! 'Pink China' is a very popular and tough Colocasia that has proven very hardy all over the UK. Colocasia 'Pink China' will quickly form a thick clump of plants that will grow large heart-shaped lush leaves on pink leaf stems. The large leaves of Colocasias give these plants their common name of ‘Elephant Ears’. This impressive plant will grow up to 1.3m tall with enormous leaves that can over 60cm long.
Try combining Colocasias with Bananas for the ultimate jungle foliage combo.
Current size: Sold as plug plants