Combination pots and planters (and
hanging baskets) are
becoming very popular and special note should be made of the use of
caladiums for this purpose. For instance, a pot or basket with
caladium White Christmas in the center with caladium Red Frill
around the periphery is a pleasing combination and readily
marketable. Different height affects can be achieved by variety
selection, bulb size and whether bulbs are de-eyed.
Go here for an pdf
spreadsheet with tips, photos and information on creating these
pots.
Caladium Combos Caladiums have different habits depending on variety. Also the habit can be modified with de-eyeing and growth regulators.
When making combinations of caladiums it is often a good idea to plant a taller fancy leaved variety in the center of a pot with more compact lower growing strap leaf
varieties around the perimeter. We are working on different variety formulas which result in incredible combos, however different varieties vary in their crop
time and response to de-eyeing so until we know more the most successful combos will occur by transplanting
finished or pre-finished pots to a larger container. Click
here for illustrations of combinations which
worked well when transplanting finished small pots
(4”-6”) to larger (18”-24”) pots.
Caladium Hanging Baskets
Many caladium varieties
make great hanging baskets
either alone or in combination with other caladiums or
plant varieties. The key to nice basket is to choose
the right variety (in general strap varieties better
lend themselves to baskets), de-eye the bulbs before
planting and put the right number of bulbs/basket
depending on basket size (See bulb size and number/pot
size). Below is a list of varieties that make great
baskets:
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Blushing Bride | Debutante | Cherry Tart
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Lance Whorton | Peppermint | Pink Gem
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Red Frill | Red Ruffles | Rosemary
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Starburst | Sweetheart | Victoria
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White Delight | White Diamond | White Pearl
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