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Kaladium™ 'Fairytale Princess™'
Caladium
A Caladium so unique, it deserved a new name... Kaladium™
Throw away your conventional thoughts about Caladium, ‘Fairytale Princess’ is your answer to year-round beauty. Developed by researchers at University of Florida/IFAS, this Caladium performs well in high light, to 60%+ shade. ‘Fairytale Princess’ grows fast, naturally branches well and produces symmetrical heart-shaped leaves with a large red center and green border in the summer months changing to striking red/pink venation in the winter (see image).
Grown and shipped in 72 cell trays.
- Adds a tropical feel to the landscape
- Adds color to shady areas
- Category: Annuals
- Patent: PAT#25612*
- Breeder: Oglesby Plants International
- Hardiness Zone: 10+
- Height: 8-12 in
- Spread: 12-18 in
- Bloom Color: Red
- Foliage Color: Multi-Color, Red, White, Dark Green
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Grown directly from tissue cultured plants, ‘Fairytale Princess’ does not require ANY PGR applications. If you have ever grown Caladium commercially, you know that’s a big deal!
A unique feature of ‘Fairytale Princess’ is when grown in environmentally controlled greenhouses she does not go dormant and does not flower, dramatically extending the shelf life of the finished product. AND... 'Fairytale Princess' makes an excellent interior plant that maintains its rich red color for months under harsh interior conditions. Give it a try!
Grows well in a 4”-8” containers using 1 liner per.
Grown direct from tissue culture and available year-round. Price includes $0.10 Royalty. Requires marketing tag.
*Caladium 'Fairytale Princess'™ 'UF 4412' (U.S. Patent PP25,612) - Unauthorized Propagation Prohibited