Photo of Caladium 'Red Flash' foliage by Leafari

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Caladium 'Red Flash'

Also Known As

  • Red Flash Caladium

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Caladium 'Red Flash' plant details

Caladium 'Red Flash' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green, red and variegated foliage. In spring white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caladium 'Red Flash'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green, red and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caladium 'Red Flash'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prefer caladiums with big--no really big--colorful leaves? Allow us to introduce Red Flash. Tall, at 2 to 3 feet, and with very large smoky green leaves that are netted and speckled with rosy pink, Red Flash is a standout.

By: Leafari

Caladiums are beautiful natives of the South American Rain Forests. With their brilliant colors in fascinating designs, and large heart-shaped leaves, they've become landscape favorites, especially since they are perfect for shaded areas. They're very easy to grow to boot. Red Flash it the showiest of the Caladium and my favorite hands down.

Gardening facts about Caladium 'Red Flash' plant

How to Grow Caladium 'Red Flash'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-24"

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-24"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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  • sun - shade
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 18"-24"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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