Colocasia Esculenta Black Magic | 11cm Pot

Add some drama with this moisture loving plant. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist to boggy, slightly acidic soil Depth of water: 0-10cm Rate of growth: fast-growing Hardiness: frost tender (will need winter protection) When they first emerge in late spring, the large, heart-shaped leaves of this tender perennial are green, however as they mature they take on a bronze-purple flush, which intensifies as the summer progresses to a rich purple-black. It makes a dramatic and showy addition to the bog garden or pond edge. Garden care: If growing in pots with reliable moisture, gradually reduce watering into autumn, and lift pots before the first frost, overwintering them in a frost-free place. In spring, water more often, but do not move them back outside until after all risk of frost has passed. If growing as a pond marginal or bog garden plant, keep in a pond basket until the threat of frost is forecast and overwinter in a warm greenhouse, maintaining temperatures above 10°C, and avoid overwatering. Cut back faded foliage to the base of the stems when necessary.