Garden State Bulb Hawaiian Punch Elephant Ear Bulbs, 7/9 inch Circumference, Spring Planting

Garden State Bulb Premium Hawaiian Punch Taro Elephant Ear bulbs are 7 to 9 inches in circumference and carefully hand-picked and checked for quality before shipment. Primarily grown for its spectacular foliage and glossy red stalks, Hawaiian Punch Taro is a tuberous, tender perennial with velvety, heart shaped leaves that resemble an elephant’s ear. The large green leaves also have beautiful contrasting red veins on the underside which provides a unique focal point that is sure to turn heads! This perennial prefers moist areas that are located in partial sun to partial shade and will add an exotic, tropical look to any garden or patio. Easy to grow and an excellent plant for containers that can be brought indoors during the winter in cooler zones.

Product Specs:

Bulb Size: 7″ to 9″ circumference

Hardiness Zone: 7 to 11

Planting Time: Spring

Maturity Height: 24″ to 40″ Tall

Light Requirements: Partial Sun to Partial Shade

Color: Green

Features:

Includes Bag of Hawaiian Elephant Ear bulbs, temperature controlled and shipped with care

Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance, Good For Containers, Foliage, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

Perfect tropical contrast of color for beds and borders, near ponds or in large containers

Gorgeous perennial with red stalks and large, heart shaped green leaves with red veins

Planting Instructions:

Before planting, outside temperature needs to be at a minimum of 45°F at night and 70°F in daytime.

Choose a location with well-drained soil. Loosen soil prior to planting.

Dig a hole in loosened soil 2 to 4 times the size of the bulb (about 6″” deep). Place bulb with the blunt side facing down and any sprouts facing up.

Plant Elephant ear bulbs so the top of the bulb is about 1-2″ below the soil surface and each bulb about 12-24″ apart.

Cover with soil and water well so that the soil above the bulbs settles. Keep soil moist during periods of dry weather but do not overwater.

*Elephant Ears will start growing once the soil temperature reaches 65°F or warmer. In cooler climates (zones 3-8), Elephant ears will grow as an annual.

PLEASE NOTE: These bulbs cannot be shipped to Hawaii