Colocasia ‘Imperial Gigante’ PPAF
A Colossaly sized, C. Illustris type on steriods
| Common Name | Imperial Gigante taro |
| Size | 5-8' tall by 5-8' wide |
| USDA hardiness Zones | 8-11 |
| Sun / Shade | Part sun-prefers afternoon shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil |
| Moisture | moist, but well drained and not too soggy |
| Disease and Pests | None known. |
| Landscape use | Foundation plantings, specimens, mass plantings, commercial landscapes, front or middle of the border, urban gardens, containers |
| Market appeal / Uniqueness | Massive black leaves re particuarly ornate, accented by light green veins and stems. Robust in nature, these 3-4' long leaves are held horizontally like giant fan blades. |
| Propagation Methods | tissue culture to keep the stock virus negative |
| Date of Introduction | July 2012 |
| Bloom Time | n/a |
Angela’s Garden Notes:
Are you an impatient grower or gardener? this is the series for you. Gigantes is Spanish for giants, and boy are they huge. These new tropical elephant ears will grow up to 8 feet tall in one growing season and the leaves on these plants can reach 2-3 feet long. Our incredibly bold, colorful selections are perfectly happy in the ground or in large containers. Mke a tropical oasis anywhere you need with the Gigantes from Breeder Brian Williams of Brian's Tropicals in Louisville, KY.