Caladium - Kathleen

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Caladium - Kathleen

Ideal for shade! Large #1 bulbs are 1-1/2 to 2-1/2" diameter. Or, plant them in shady window boxes where sun-loving annuals won't grow. Water well and spray leaves frequently during hot, dry weather. The Caladium Kathleen, 'Caladium x hortulanum', is salmon pink with clear pink veins and green margin. Pot early indoors with a starting temperature of 70 degrees or more, then plant them, pot and all, outdoors in the shade or semi-shade after spring frosts. Zones 10-11. Fancy Leafed Caladiums, South American beauties, are very showy foliage plants with bright red, pink, green and white variegated leaves. Elsewhere prior to frost, dig, dry and store bulbs in a cool, dry frost-free place. ... get more information

 

Peony - Bush - Kirinmaru Imported from Japan, these peonies may start slowly, but once established will last a lifetime. The Bush Peony Kirinmaru, 'Paeonia', produces white flowers that are streaked with red. The unique coloration of this one-of-a-kind variety will bring compliments from everyone! Lavish blooms with layer upon layer of ruffled white petals are erratically streaked with bright red.

Caladium - Kathleen
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