Caladium Kathleen (Angel Wings)
Prized for its elegance, Caladium ‘Kathleen’ (Angel Wings) is a tuberous perennial with large, heart-shaped, soft salmon-pink leaves adorned with bright green margins. Inconspicuous, calla-type flowers appear in summer, but they are usually hidden by the leaves. This fancy-leafed Caladium is ideal to brighten borders and containers. It also makes an excellent houseplant.
Prized for its elegance, Caladium 'Kathleen' (Angel Wings) is a tuberous perennial with large, heart-shaped, soft salmon-pink leaves adorned with bright green margins. Inconspicuous, calla-type flowers appear in summer, but they are usually hidden by the leaves. This fancy-leafed Caladium is ideal to brighten borders and containers. It also makes an excellent houseplant.
- Grows up to 18-24 in. high and wide (45-60 cm).
 - Performs best in part shade to full shade, in humusy, moist, well-drained soils. Avoid direct sun or the leaves may scorch. Provide regular moisture and do not allow soils to dry out.
 - Excellent in shaded beds and borders or containers.
 - Generally disease and pest free, this plant requires little maintenance. Watch for slugs and snails.
 - Tubers may be left in the ground in mild winter climates (USDA Zones 9-11). In colder areas, dig the tubers in fall before the first frost and store them in a cool, dry place over winter.
 - To be planted in spring. Caladiums require warm soil to emerge and thrive.
 - Harmful if eaten, skin and eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
 - Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
 
Requirements
| Hardiness | 9 – 12  | 
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 4 – 11  | 
| Climate Zones | H1, H2 | 
| Plant Type | Bulbs | 
| Plant Family | Caladium – Angel Wings | 
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade | 
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late) | 
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)  | 
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)  | 
| Spacing | 5″ (12cm) | 
| Depth | 2" (5cm)  | 
| Water Needs | Average | 
| Maintenance | Low | 
| Soil Type | Loam | 
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | 
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained | 
| Characteristics | Showy | 
| Tolerance | Deer | 
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers | 







