Caladium White Queen (Angel Wings)

Prized for its stunning leaves, Caladium ‘White Queen’ (Angel Wings) is a tuberous perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves adorned with bleeding scarlet-rose veins. Emerging pink, the highly decorative leaves fade to white as they mature. Inconspicuous, calla-type flowers appear in summer, but they are usually hidden by the leaves. A real workhorse, this fancy-leafed Caladium is ideal to brighten borders and containers. It also makes an excellent houseplant.

Prized for its stunning leaves, Caladium 'White Queen' (Angel Wings) is a tuberous perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves adorned with bleeding scarlet-rose veins. Emerging pink, the highly decorative leaves fade to white as they mature. Inconspicuous, calla-type flowers appear in summer, but they are usually hidden by the leaves. A real workhorse, 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