Candidum angel wings
Caladium bicolor 'Candidum'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size12 to 24 inches tallup to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Green, orange, red
- Foliage color
- Gray/silver, green, pink, red/burgundy, variegated, white
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Candidum' angel wings (Caladium bicolor 'Candidum') is a bulb for shade gardens, containers, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to wet, loamy soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The arrow-shaped leaves are white with dark green veins and glow in shady spots. Plant it in masses for the best show.
Pairs well with Autumn fern, False shamrock, and Sedge.