Description

This is a very ornamental plant with giant green leaves with contrasting veins, coloured dark purple on the undersides.

It thrives in well drained, fertile moist soil. It is a hardy form of the 'Elephant's ear', the roots will survive 10 degrees of frost but it is better to protect the leaves to save it dying right back in winter. Can be grown in a large pot and overwintered in a conservatory.

Great for: Conservatory, Container, Garden

Moisture: Keep Moist
Growth Speed: Fast
Origin: Asia
Flower Period: Summer
Flower Colour: White
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green
Invasive: no
Hardiness: No protection needed