• A potted Jumbo Elephant Ear with prominent green, heart-shaped leaves in a garden setting.
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Elephant Ear Bulbs - Jumbo

Massive heart-shaped leaves that make a statement in any landscape

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Prefers Moist Soil
Fast Growing
Medicinal
Suppresses Weeds

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Colocasia esculenta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Bulb

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 72 inches and up

PLANT TYPE

  • Jumbo

COLOR

  • Green

Fast and easy to grow, Elephant Ears or Colocasia esculenta, won't go unnoticed in your garden! While the whole plant can grow up to 8 feet, each leaf can reach 2 to 3 feet in length and 1 feet in width!

  • • Tender Perennial; Bold and Striking Foliage Reminiscent of Elephant Ears
  • • Perfect Choice for Focal Point or Creating a Tropical-Style Garden; Grows All Summer Until Frost
  • • Thrives and Prefers Partial Shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 4 to 6 inches Deep

WATER NEEDS

  • High

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 feet

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Bulb / Ships in Spring Up to 1 Sq. Ft
3 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 3 Sq. Ft
5 Bulbs / Ships in Spring Up to 5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Elephant Ear Planting Guide to learn more.

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Elephant Ear Bulbs - Jumbo FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Jumbo Elephant Ear?

The bulbs for Jumbo Elephant Ear measure 7 to 9 inches in circumference.

What type of bulb is Jumbo Elephant Ear grown from?

Jumbo Elephant Ear is grown from a bulb.

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