This is a lovely, different plant Caladium. I planted it in the ground in North Texas (8a) as a single plant. We had a drought over the summer with temps over 95 for about 3 months. I watered it daily. Once established, it filled the spot to the tune of about 1' square. The leaves were quite large (larger than a man's hand for sure) and about 12" tall. I have seen pictures of this Caladium with light green colored plants and next year am looking to duplicate by pairing it with golden or guacamole colored sweet potato vine.
Heart to Heart® 'Burning Heart' Sun Caladium Caladium hortulanum
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Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 15" - 20"
Spread: 10" - 14"
Height: 38cm - 51cm
Spread: 25cm - 36cm
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15 - 20 Inches10 - 14 Inches10 - 14 Inches38cm - 51cm25cm - 36cm25cm - 36cm
Features
Heart to Heart® 'Burning Heart' is a bronze fancy leaf variety with pink to orange spots and represents a completely new color for caladiums. It scored high in trials around the country. 'Burning Heart' caladium is intermediate to tall in height. It works well in combination and patio planters. 'Burning Heart' caladium works well in landscapes either in the shade or full sun, however its full rich color is expressed best in the sun. Its unique color compliments almost any other plant in patio, combination planters or landscapes.
Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.
Foliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:15 - 20 Inches 38cm - 51cmSpacing:10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cmSpread:10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cmFoliage Colors:BrownFoliage Colors:OrangeFoliage Colors:RedFoliage Shade:Bronze with Pink to Orange SpotsHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Great in landscapes and containers and will grow well in part sun to sun locations as part of proper caladium plant care. The best color comes with full sun. This variety is a large landscape caladium. They are great as thrillers in combination recipes and wonderful in patio planters. Caladium foliage also makes a wonderful component in cut flower arrangements..
Maintenance Notes:Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.
Since Heart to Heart Caladiums prefer heat and humidity and do not tolerate cold, soggy soils, for most gardeners who live in the north will have best results in containers, as the soil in pots or planters warms up faster and has better drainage so plants will not become soggy. Remember for best growth always keep the temperatures above 65 F.
A ¼ - ½ strength fertilizing every week or every other week is fine throughout the season, too strong a fertilizer can burn leaves, and since the leaves last all season you want to keep them looking fresh. Burning Heart Caladiums like to be moist at all times so avoid allowing them to dry out as it also causes leaves to yellow and drop.
Where the Heart to Heart Caladiums will do best depends a lot on your location within the US, since sunlight intensity varies depending on where you live. Here's a quick reference to help guide you to help you succeed.
Region
When to Plant
Sun or Shade
Containers or in the garden
NW & NE United States & Canada
Early summer
Full sun - light shade.
Caladiums do best in containers in this part of the country and usually need to be in a protected warm location for best results. Like a sunroom or warm patio setting. If growing outdoors select the warmest protected locations in the garden.
SW United States
Spring
shade to light shade only
Containers may be easiest but a shady, cool garden spot can also be lovely. Watch your watering to keep the plants from drying out.
Midwest
Late Spring
Light shade
Containers are likely best, but a late spring planting into a protected shade flower bed will also be fine.
SE United States
Spring
Shade to sun
Both containers and garden plantings work fine, in the deep south Caladiums may even come back the following year if kept dry over the winter.
Heart to Heart® 'Burning Heart' Caladium hortulanum USPP 27,071 -
5243121Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
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Katherine Jones, Texas, United States, 3 years ago
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This is a lovely, different plant Caladium. I planted it in the ground in North Texas (8a) as a single plant. We had a drought over the summer with temps over 95 for about 3 months. I watered it daily. Once established, it filled the spot to the tune of about 1' square. The leaves were quite large (larger than a man's hand for sure) and about 12" tall. I have seen pictures of this Caladium with light green colored plants and next year am looking to duplicate by pairing it with golden or guacamole colored sweet potato vine.
Katherine Jones, Texas, United States, 3 years ago -
The colour is amazing. However, the petioles are too long, thus give the plant a rather lanky look. I do not recommend this variety for pot production.
Luke, Taiwan, 3 years ago
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