Bulbs: Caladiums!, 0 by pirl

pirl wrote:
Marie - that is such a beautiful area!

Kosk - I bought it at Home Depot a few years ago. It has a "thing" on the bottom so during the winter it can't sit flat on a saucer so it sits atop an empty plastic container.

ssgardener - Bill had a rough time last year with his "help". This year will be better. Go back and look at the reviews and you'll see a few people who posted only gave one review in their time at DG. That immediately makes them suspect in my mind. Their one and only review (including the competition) and it's a negative???

I trust Bill completely and wouldn't have ordered 10 packages of caladiums if I didn't totally trust him.

Since they all thrive in shade I'll list my favorites as they come to mind:

Gingerland - was still looking great in early November. Can't ask for more than that!
Miss Muffet - lovely colors, beautiful accent, great in containers.
White Wing - I adore it in a container!
Carolyn Whorton - our heat wave never bothered it at all and never faded a single leaf in hot sunshine.
Florida Sweetheart - can't be beat in a hanging basket and if you use three or four you will still have plenty of leftovers to do another two containers or baskets.
Freida Hemple - gorgeous red - really red! Nice green edge - easy to work with when it comes to matching or contrasting plants. I'll add a photo.

This year I'll be trying the "mammoth" bulbs and can't wait to take photos.

I'm also trying Lance Whorton and Pink Illusion and Pink Gem - all new to me but I have the perfect spots for all of them.