Colocasia 'Jack's Giant' Bulb

Gigantic foliage for larger-than-life display
Special Price $19.57 Regular Price $27.95
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SKU
48680

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Features to Note

Zone

7 - 10

Mature Height

7 Feet

Mature Width

8 Feet

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Moisture Requirements

Moist, well-drained, Wet

Soil Tolerance

Normal, loamy, Clay

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range
7 - 10
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Description

This astonishing elephant ear is well-named—it really does look like something that would grow for the giant in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK! The foliage is absolutely massive—many feet long and wide—with a glossy texture, prominent ribbing, and a rich blue-green cast that lightens to chartreuse around the edges. Colocasia 'Jack's Giant is a triploid, meaning it has three times the chromosomal power of most other elephant ears. And you will see the power in your garden.

'Jack's Giant' is native to East Asia and India, and certainly lends a big splash of tropical flair to any garden setting. Reaching at least 7 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide, it thrives in moist to boggy or even wet soils, preferring those that are well enriched with organic matter. In wintertime, however, it needs much drier conditions to keep from rotting. Good drainage and consistent moisture is the solution, with a siting in sun to light shade.

Find a position of prominence for this extraordinary plant. Colocasia 'Jack's Giant' could easily become the focal point of the patio or deck, or join taller shrubs and trees around the perimeter of the property. As a specimen it is unforgettable, yet it is quite easy to grow and needs no maintenance.

Details

Genus: Colocasia
Species: esculenta
Variety: 'Jack's Giant'
Item Form: Bulb
Category: Bulbs
Bloom Season Start: Mid Summer
Bloom Season End: Late Fall
Habit: Upright
USDA Zone Low: 7
USDA Zone High: 10
Uses: Beds, Border, Foliage Interest, Ornamental, Outdoor
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI
Discount Exempt: No

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