{"product_id":"products-colocasia-royal-hawaiian-blue-hawaii-elephant-ear-bulb-44404","title":"Colocasia Royal Hawaiian® Blue Hawaii Elephant Ear Bulb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColocasia Royal Hawaiian® Blue Hawaii Elephant Ear is a tropical showpiece that transforms any garden or container into a lush retreat. Growing 36 inches tall, and up to 50 inches under optimal conditions, its heart-shaped matte green leaves feature striking bluish-purple veins and wavy edges. The semi-glossy, burgundy-colored stems enhance its bold, exotic look. Occasionally, it may produce yellowish-green flowers (spathes), but its striking foliage takes center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis frost-tender \u003ci\u003eColocasia esculenta\u003c\/i\u003e variety thrives in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blogs\/park-seed-blog\/understanding-your-growing-zone-for-a-bountiful-garden\"\u003eZones 8-12\u003c\/a\u003e with a compact, upright growth habit. Ideal for container gardens, it's also stunning indoors in a bright location or as a striking addition to pond margins and rain gardens. Plant it solo for a bold statement or pair it with colorful flowers to create a layered tropical effect.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasy to care for, Blue Hawaii requires consistently moist soil and flourishes in sunny to partially shaded areas. Rich, fertile soil is key, and in regions with intense summer heat, providing some afternoon shade helps maintain its vibrant appearance. Its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-deter-deer-from-your-garden\"\u003edeer-resistant\u003c\/a\u003e quality makes it a reliable and attractive choice for low-maintenance gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePlant the 9- to 11-inch rhizome in mid-spring when soil and air temperatures are consistently above 60°F. Space bulbs 18 to 24 inches apart and bury them 2 to 4 inches deep. In cooler climates, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blogs\/park-seed-blog\/overwintering-your-guide-to-overwintering-plants-and-crops\"\u003edig up the bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e in fall and store them in a cool, dry spot where temperatures remain above 45°F. Replant the following spring for another season of bold tropical beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354583273531,"sku":"44404","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_44404_1.jpg?v=1753891910","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/products-colocasia-royal-hawaiian-blue-hawaii-elephant-ear-bulb-44404","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}