Description
Elevate your garden with the charming allure of Elephant Ears – Tea Cup. This delightful variety features bright green leaves delicately curved into the shape of cups, adding a whimsical touch to any landscape. Complemented by tall stems adorned with dark purple hues and veins, Tea Cup creates a captivating display of color and texture. Easy to grow and care for, Tea Cup thrives in partial sun to partial shade, making it an ideal choice for adding interest to shaded areas of your garden.
Key Features:
– Distinctive bright green leaves curved into the shape of cups, adding an element of whimsy to any garden.
– Tall stems with dark purple coloration complement the vibrant green foliage, creating a visually striking contrast.
– Suitable for partial sun to partial shade conditions, providing flexibility in placement within your garden.
Additional Information:
– Plant Height: Reaches a height of 36-48 inches, making it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest to your garden.
– Bloom Time: Valued primarily for its foliage, 'Tea Cup' is a foliage plant all season long, providing continuous visual appeal.
– Hardiness Zone: Suitable for hardiness zones 8-10, ensuring resilience and vitality in a range of climates.
Add a touch of whimsy and charm to your garden with Elephant Ears – Tea Cup. With its unique foliage and easy-care nature, Tea Cup is sure to captivate and delight garden enthusiasts seeking to create a magical and enchanting outdoor space.
Planting and Maintenance Tips:
– Light Requirements: Flourishes in partial sun to partial shade, offering flexibility in placement.
– Planting Depth: Plant bulbs at a depth of 1 inch for optimal growth and establishment.
– Bulbs per Square Foot: Space bulbs 1 per square foot to allow for proper development and spread.
– When planting, dig a hole slightly deeper than the bulb itself and place it blunt side down. Space multiple bulbs at least 2 feet apart for adequate room to grow.
– Requires no fertilizer, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners.
– Excellent for container gardening, allowing for easy lifting in northern climates where protection from winter frost may be necessary.
