Caladium 'Monument' is a breathtaking ornamental plant that transforms shaded garden spaces with its luminous white foliage. Developed by Dr. Robert Hartman through cross-pollinating 'White Christmas' and 'Cerise' varieties, this striking caladium features large, heart-shaped leaves with dramatic dark green veins and margins that create a snow-dusted appearance. Perfect for adding tropical elegance to gardens, containers, and landscapes.
Stunning Features and Benefits
Monument caladium offers exceptional visual impact and versatility for your customers' landscaping projects:
- Impressive 14-16 inch height with large, heart-shaped leaves that create dramatic visual interest
- Luminous white foliage with contrasting dark green veins and edges for maximum visual impact
- Excellent shade tolerance, thriving in partial to full shade conditions
- Can tolerate 6-8 hours of morning sun, offering flexibility in planting locations
- Perfect for brightening dark corners of gardens and landscapes
- Ideal for both in-ground planting and container arrangements
- Creates a tropical aesthetic without requiring tropical conditions
These eye-catching plants serve as natural focal points in any landscape design, drawing attention and creating contrast against other foliage plants.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Monument caladium tubers 2-3 inches deep with the knobby side facing up, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart to accommodate mature growth. This variety thrives in well-draining, organic-rich soil with a pH between 5.5-6.5 and prefers warm environments with temperatures between 70-90°F. Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. In USDA zones 3-8, lift tubers in fall and store in a cool, dry place over winter for next season's planting.
Order Your Monument Caladium Today
Enhance your inventory with these exceptional caladium bulbs, available in convenient Capper 5 x 16 packaging. As a trusted wholesale supplier since 1925, DeVroomen provides premium quality bulbs that will satisfy your most discerning customers. These spring-shipping bulbs are perfect for garden centers, landscape contractors, and professional gardeners looking to offer distinctive foliage plants. Contact our sales team to place your wholesale order and bring this stunning variety to your professional customers.
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EAN code82916
- CatalogRetail
- SizeI
- Shipping Time FrameSpring