Caladium Bulbs Zone 8

Planting and growing our classic caladium bulbs is a breeze.

Caladium bulbs zone 8. You can cut them back any time after that. Space the holes 8 to 14 inches 20 3 to 35 6 cm apart with wider spacing for larger tubers. Even in areas where they are hardy caladiums will die back to the ground in winter. Hardiness zones 3 4 5 june 15.

Caladiums will perform well in most any soil. In zones 4 7 most of the above mentioned spring blooming bulbs are planted in fall then just left to grow and naturalize for years before they need dividing or replacing. Some master gardeners believe caladiums can be successfully overwintered in zone 8 while others. Check out our zone map here.

Hardiness zone 8 april 15. Zones 3 4 july 15 late planting date guidelines late season bulbs usually sprout fast. 3 weeks late plantings should be done no later than 7 weeks before first frost. Zones 5 6 august 1.

Hi caladiums are hardy in zones 9 and warmer. Not sure about your hardiness zone. Caladiums are winter hardy in zones 9 11. Zone 9 10 september 1.

Caladium bulbs sun tolerant collectionthis mix combines sun tolerant caladium varieties. More tips on planting. Generally plant your bulbs with the soil temperatures warm to 65 f 70 f. Be sure to lift outdoor caladium in early fall.

Charleston is between zone 8b and 9 so caladiums may overwinter for you. If you have small potted caladiums dig holes twice as large as the root balls set the plants into the holes and pack the soil firmly around the stems. Featuring a beautiful combination of colorful and textural plants that are sure to be a delight in your garden bed containers indoors or even in the water garden. Please check planting zone chart for ideal planting times.

Hardiness zones 9 10 march 15. In zones 3 8 caladiums are usually grown as annuals planted in late spring once the soil is warm. Caladium bulbs like warm moist not soggy soil. As fall comes the leaves will begin to wilt and brown.

Zone 8 bulb planting for spring blooming bulbs should be done when soil temperatures are steadily below 60 f. Gardeners in usda zones 9 and above can safely leave caladium tubers in the soil. But when to plant caladium bulbs varies depending on where you live. For full sun tolerant varieties see individual variety pictures.

The list above is a. Hardiness zone 6 june 1. Therefore it is very important to keep them warm. The usda temperature zone chart provides guidelines for your zone however temperatures can vary in specific locales and from year to year therefore nothing substitutes for local knowledge.

Plant the tubers 1 1 2 inches 3 8 cm deep with pointed sides up. The list below outlines the proper time for planting caladiums based on usda hardiness zones. In these warm climates the tubers can be left in the ground all year round. There s practically no place you can t grow these gorgeous bulbsâ except in the cold.

Caladiums have proven to be excellent bedding plants for full shade to full sun.