7 - 10
4 Feet
3 Feet
Full Sun, Part Shade
Moist, well-drained
Normal, loamy, Clay, Sandy, Poor
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7 - 10
4 Feet
3 Feet
Full Sun, Part Shade
Moist, well-drained
Normal, loamy, Clay, Sandy, Poor
Boasting a sheen highly unusual for Colocasia cultivars, these brilliant heart-shaped violet to black leaves are elegantly rippled and beautifully held up and out for maximum showiness. 'Diamond Head' is an exciting breeding breakthrough in Elephant Ears, with a new texture and distinctive dark coloration that holds even in the hottest weather.
Reaching up to 2½ feet long, each leaf of this quick-growing Elephant Ear is distinctive and bold. The petioles (stems) of the foliage are showy, too, in deep shades of burgundy that blend well with the leaves. 'Diamond Head' reaches 4 feet high and spreads 2 to 3 feet wide in part shade, making it a bold choice for the north side of the house, a shaded foundation planting, and the border.
'Diamond Head' was introduced in 2008 by breeder John Cho of Hawaii. It is a descendant of C. 'Putih' x C. 'Black Magic,' but it outdoes both parents in color and texture. Most amazing is the glossy sheen of the foliage, a texture typically found in Alocasia but not Colocasia cultivars.
Dramatically veined and lightly ruffled along the edges, the leaves on this plant are nothing short of magnificent. Find a consistently moist place in up to three-quarters shade and let 'Diamond Head' regale you from spring until frost! And if you would like to grow it north of its zone 7 hardiness limit, find a large container and bring it to a frost-free location to overwinter. Easy and very impressive in a wide range of settings. Zones 7-10.
SKU | 49400 |
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Item Form | 1-Quart |
Genus | Colocasia |
Species | esculenta |
Variety | 'Diamond Head' |
PPAF | 19,939 |
Product Classification | Plants |
Habit | Mound-shaped |
USDA Zone Low | 7 |
USDA Zone High | 10 |
Sun / Shade | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Foliage Color | Black, Purple |
Resistance | Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
Characteristics | Easy Care Plants |
Uses | Border, Containers, Foliage Interest, Ornamental, Outdoor |
Zone | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
State Shipping Restrictions | GU, HI, PR, VI |
Shipping Method Restrictions | none |