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    Colocasia 'Sangria'

    Also Known As

    • Colocasia 'Sangrina'
    • Sangria Elephant Ear
    • Sangrina Elephant's Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Colocasia 'Sangria' plant details

    Colocasia 'Sangria' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with blue, green and purple foliage. In summer pink and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia 'Sangria'

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue, green and purple
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, heart-shaped leaves, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia 'Sangria'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: standing water - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 6. Blue-green leaves/pirple viens, red stems.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    This beautiful, tall elephant ear sports vibrant pink to dark red petioles holding bluish green leaves with purple veins that branch throughout the blade. Hardy as low as 6b (Oh my!), 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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Colocasia Sangrina is a new introduction from Brian's Botanicals. We have been breeding these colocasias for cold hardiness and more dramatic colors. Sangrina has bright red to pink stems with dark green leaves and blue to purple veins. It can grow up to 3 to 5' tall. This plant has over wintered for 3 years in zone 6, Kentucky. I recommend growing it full sun, well drained area and only mature or well established plants should be left out for the winter cold. Adding mulch in colder climates can add to a vigorous show in spring. If you are growing basjoo, this plant will acts exactly the same way and adds tropical color to the landscape. Foliage: Dark green leaves, purple to blue veins, and bright pink to red stems Flowers: Bright pink flowers Height: 5 feet

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Gardening facts about Colocasia 'Sangria' plant

    How to Grow Colocasia 'Sangria'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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