Colocasia Gigantes™ Dragon Heart
The heart of a dragon and size of a giant.
As gardeners, when we dream about new varieties, we dream BIG. We dream about plants that we’ve never seen; plants with beautiful flowers or special foliage. For years, Brian Williams, the breeder of the Gigante series dreamed of a black-leaved Colocasia gigantea. A plant that could grow 7-8’ tall in a single season, a plant with ears as big as elephants; black ears. With great perseverance he worked toward making his dream come true. It’s been said that within every dreamer, beats the heart of a dragon. From this, we bring you ‘Dragon Heart’.
Who Am I?
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Common Name:Dragon Heart elephant ear
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Botanical Name:Colocasia 'Dragon Heart' PP26890
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Type:Tropical
Cultural Details
TYPE
Tropical
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Part Sun - prefers afternoon shade
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Average garden soil
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Moist, but well-drained
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8-11
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N/A
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7-8' tall by 5-8' wide
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None known
What Makes Me Special?
Deep, velvety dark green to black elephant ears that can reach 30" long and 24" wide by the end of the summer on a 7-8' tall plant. A breeding breakthrough with truly tropical appeal.
Landscape Use
Borders, specimens, containers, pool side
Propagation
Tissue Culture
