Caladium Rosebud (Angel Wings)

Caladium ‘Rosebud’ (Angel Wings) is a tropical, tuberous perennial with lush, heart-shaped, emerald green leaves adorned with striking white centers and veins. They are held on slender, upright stalks. Exotic-looking, this eye-catching foliage plant is terrific to add color and drama to shady borders and containers. It also makes an excellent houseplant.

Caladium 'Rosebud' (Angel Wings) is a tropical, tuberous perennial with lush, heart-shaped, emerald green leaves adorned with striking white centers and veins. They are held on slender, upright stalks. Exotic-looking, this eye-catching foliage plant is terrific to add color and drama to shady borders and containers. It also makes an excellent houseplant.

  • Grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm).
  • Performs best in part shade to full shade, in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. 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 8-11). 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.
  • Propagate by division of tubers.
  • 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 8
– 11

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)Fall
Height 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spread 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 6″ (15cm)
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