Colocasia

Colocasia are easy to grow and are among the most popular and eye-catching of all herbaceous perennials. Like many new and hard-to-find, Colocasia selections with unique, colorful leaves and stems as well as giant elephant ear plants. Whether you need a smaller container plant or a massive tropical-looking center piece, Colocasia offer plenty of color and variety and many variations are amazingly hardy. Colocasia, like many tropical aroids, will not start to grow vigorously until the summer temperatures escalate into the upper 80's.  Plant 3 to 6 ft. (1-2 meters) apart in an area with good drainage. 

This stunning Colocasia ‘Waikiki’ originates from the University of Hawaii. ‘Waikiki’ is part of the Royal Hawaiian® series. The leaves emerge green and develop a wide white central vein with a purple dot in the center. As the leaves mature, the purple expands into the veins and creates a sensational foliage display in the garden. ‘Waikiki’ is an attractive container plant that reaches 36-42” tall with deep purple stems and showy leaves. Grow in full to partial sun and moist soil. ‘Waikiki’ was chosen as the first Colocasia winner in the All-America Selections for 2023.