Diamond Head Elephant Ears
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10003712
What a way to make a statement on your patio, deck or any sunny spot in your yard!
Diamond Head Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head') is a stunning new addition to the variety of Elephant Ears. Their broad, blue-black leaves have a smooth surface and a gleaming sheen that reflects the light! Each heart-shaped leaf unfurls as near purple-red before taking on that near-black, gothic hue!
Diamond Head is named after the volcanic cone on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu because both the cone and the plant are black and lustrous. These gorgeous plants are formal and informal tropical accents and specimen plants that are sure to attract all the attention in the landscape!
Mature Elephant Ear plants reach a height of 4 to 5 feet with their leaves up to 2 feet wide. These corms can be used in growing zones 8 to 11 as perennials, and annual accents in all growing zones. Northern growers can dig Colocasia corms in the fall and store them in a cool, dark location for the winter.
Planting and Application:
Shrugging off heat and humidity with ease, Diamond Head Elephant Ears look fantastic as bold specimen plantings around seating areas, pinpoint privacy around the pool, or as gorgeous accents and backdrops among other tropical plants, vibrant Callas, or mixed among exotic Ginger and Banana plants! Containers, planters, and in the ground, you won’t go wrong with these fantastic focal points!
This plant performs best along the edge of a pool or submerged in a water feature. Any higher moisture location along streams, Rain Gardens, and that boggy area around the HVAC unit that can use some tropical flair. The dramatic hue and gothic effect of this accent plant will look great in any garden! Use as pinpoint privacy around the pool, or as gorgeous accents and backdrops among other tropical plants.
- Heart-Shaped Near-Black Foliage
- Upright Vase-Shaped Clumps
- Heat & Humidity Resistant Perennial Corms
- Moisture Loving & Container-Ready
- Specimen & High-Impact Color Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Elephant Ear corms can be picky about moisture, if left in dry conditions, the leaf edges will burn. In the shade, it will lose its luster and appear dark green instead of purple or black. The purple-black color is what makes this plant so special! Provide regular moisture and a well-drained organic location for best results. Gardeners in zones 3-7 may overwinter the corms indoors covered by peat moss. Dig up the corms after the leaves have been dried by frost. re them in dry peat moss or wood shavings. Place in a warm, dark and dry place with a temperature no higher than 50-60°F.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moist Well-Drained Soil
- Regular Fertility
- Dig Corms in Fall & Store
- Low-Maintenance Annual in Cold Climates
Diamond Head Elephant Ear is a dramatic accent foliage plant for your garden, planters and patios! Order your own high-quality bulbs today from NatureHills.com and kick your landscaping up a notch!
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Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
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Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
| Color | Zone | Times |
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| 3 | Spring 2019 | |
| 4 | Now | |
| 5 | Now | |
| 6 | Now | |
| 7 | Now | |
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| 9 | Now | |
| 10 | Now | |
| 11 | Now |
Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H | |
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| 0 | - | 19.99 | 24.99 |
| 20 | - | 49.99 | 29.99 |
| 50 | - | 69.99 | 34.99 |
| 70 | - | 99.99 | 39.99 |
| 100 | - | 129.99 | 44.99 |
| 130 | - | 149.99 | 48.99 |
| 150 | - | 150+ | Approx 28% |
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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
Growing Zones Annual in all growing zones (perennial in zones 8-11)
| Brand | Plants That Work |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Colocasia esculenta 'Diamond Head' |
| Type | Annual |
| Mature Height | 4 - 6 feet |
| Mature Spread | 3 - 4 feet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well Drained |
| Moisture | Average to Higher |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Foliage Color | Near-Black |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| Pruning Time | After Foliage Yellows |
| Spacing | 72 inches |