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    Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii'

    Also Known As

    • Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaiian'
    • Blue Hawaii Elephant Ear

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7b-12

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    Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii' plant details

    Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with burgundy and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii'

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen burgundy and green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Colocasia esculenta ‘Blue Hawaii’ is a large, striking plant with large, pointed, heart-shaped foliage marked with purple veins on the topside and cranberry veins on the underside. Elephant Ears is a semi-evergreen perennial. Colocasia makes an excellent accent in the garden, container or pond. This majestic tuberous plant prefers organically rich, medium to wet soils. Adds bold color and a tropical look to any garden.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    'Blue Hawaii' has large green leaves with prominent bluish-purple veins, an undulating bluish-purple margin, matte finish and semi-glossy dark burgundy petioles (stems). The Royal Hawaiian Colocasia series has a tidy clumping habit that is perfect for large containers, landscaped beds and pond-side plantings. Quite unique and very beautiful.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Colocasia Blue Hawaiian is a colorful hybrid with light green foliage and dark blue to purple veins. The petioles are pink to maroon in color and plants can grow to 4 to 6 feet tall. Grow in full sun to part shade. Foliage: Light green leaves with dark blue to purple veins and maroon petioles Flowers: Small Hooded spadix Height: 4 to 6 feet tall

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    A superb John Cho hybrid you don't want to miss out on! The medium sized green leaves have the most vibrant purple veins we have ever seen. The petioles are burgundy colored and from the back the leaf veins are red. The entire Hawaiian series has a tidy clumping habit. This is a must have Elephant Ear. Grows to 48" tall and hardy to zone 7b.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii' plant

    How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • burgundy

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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