Heart to Heart® Rain or Shine Sun or Shade Caladium Caladium hortulanum
- Sun or Shade
- Spring
- Summer
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15 - 20 Inches6 - 10 Inches8 - 10 Inches38cm - 51cm15cm - 25cm20cm - 25cm
Features
One of the most unique and vigorous sun or shade caladium varieties we’ve ever trialed. Large, bronze pink-red leaves make this striking red leaf caladium stand out stand out easily on grower and retail benches. Good sun tolerance expands heat tolerant caladium variety’s uses. Unique coloring and fantastic vigor set this Heart to Heart® ‘Rain or Shine’ caladium apart. Large, heart-shaped leaves emerge in dramatic shades of deep bronze pink-red with soft pink speckles and black veining on this bold red leaf caladium. In certain lights, you might detect a hint of purple, too. They retain their color well in full sun but also thrive in part sun. This variety’s taller, upright form makes a statement as a standout caladium for containers. Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.
Foliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryAttracts:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:15 - 20 Inches 38cm - 51cmSpacing:6 - 10 Inches 15cm - 25cmSpread:8 - 10 Inches 20cm - 25cmFoliage Colors:RedFoliage Shade:Dark red with pink spotsHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Sun or ShadeThe 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:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Great in landscapes and containers.
Maintenance Notes:Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.
Since 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 growing this sun or shade caladium in containers. Soil in pots or planters warms up faster and has better drainage so plants will not become soggy, which benefits this heat tolerant caladium. 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. Caladiums like to be moist at all times, so avoid allowing them to dry out to keep this vibrant red leaf caladium looking its best.
Where the 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® Rain or Shine Caladium hortulanum 'RFL THAI OF13-1055' USPP 33,614 -
