Colocasia Gigantes™ Dragon Heart
As gardeners, when we dream about new varieties, we dream BIG. We dream about plants that we’ve never seen; plants with beautiful flowers or special foliage. For years, Brian Williams, the breeder of the Gigante series dreamed of a black-leaved Colocasia gigantea. A plant that could grow 7-8’ tall in a single season, a plant with ears as big as elephants; black ears. With great perseverance he worked toward making his dream come true. It’s been said that within every dreamer, beats the heart of a dragon. From this, we bring you ‘Dragon Heart’.
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Who Am I?
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Common Name
Dragon Heart elephant ear -
Botanical Name
Colocasia 'Dragon Heart' PP26890 -
Type
Tropical -
Bloom Time
N/A
Cultural Details
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Bloom Time
N/A -
Size
7-8' tall by 5-8' wide -
Hardiness Zone
8-11 -
Light
Part Sun - prefers afternoon shade -
Soil
Average garden soil -
Moisture
Moist, but well-drained -
Disease & Pests
None known -
Landscape Use
Borders, specimens, containers, pool side -
Propagation
Tissue Culture