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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Foliage Follow-Up ... Caladiums on show.

I don't grow many Caladiums, but at this time of year I'm very appreciative of the few I have.  After a long hot, humid summertime, the garden looks rather drab and parched.  The Caladiums have risen from their slumber and are providing some wonderful splashes of colour in the shadier parts of my garden.












I'm joining Pam for her Foliage Follow Up meme. 


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  1. diane bMarch 17, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Ah now I can find the blog post on the g+ profile. I must have been too many days behind. These are pretty leaves and remind me of when I lived in P/NG. I am minding one in a pot for a neighbour. Hope it survives.

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    1. BernieHMarch 18, 2013 at 7:07 AM

      Diane, so glad to hear I'm back on your google+ feed. Caladiums are one of the easiest plants to grow, so I'm sure you won't have any problems while you're babysitting one.

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  2. FlowerLady LorraineMarch 17, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    You have a lovely collections of caladiums. They are happy plants.

    FlowerLady

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    1. BernieHMarch 18, 2013 at 7:08 AM

      They certainly do add a bit of colour and cheer to the garden, Lorraine. I don't think I've ever been without at least one.

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  3. ShirleyMarch 18, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    They are beauties for the tropical color they add. I've begun growing a few here for the same reason and they remind me of my mother who grew a lot of them.

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    1. BernieHMarch 18, 2013 at 7:08 AM

      Shirley, they used to be such a common plant in gardens here. Now, they're not quite as popular as they once were, and I think that's a real shame.

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  4. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewMarch 18, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    I love caladiums and used to grow them in my shade gardens...these are amazing

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    1. BernieHMarch 18, 2013 at 7:09 AM

      I agree, Donna. They are amazing plants. Unfortunately they're not a very popular plant any more in my corner of the world, and they're getting difficult to find in the nurseries here.

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  5. betty-NZMarch 18, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    What gorgeous colors! I've never seen some of these combinations before.

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    1. BernieHMarch 18, 2013 at 7:10 AM

      They do have such fabulous colours and patterns don't they, Bettyl? I keep trying to add to the little collection I have, but I find them difficult to get over here.

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  6. sharonMarch 18, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I planted 30 jumbos today....what are the name of yours?!

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    1. BernieHMarch 18, 2013 at 10:06 PM

      Sharon, unfortunately I don't know the varietal names. They're all pass-along plants and I have no idea what they're called. I'm rather jealous of you getting to plant 30!!! Here they're quite hard to find.

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  7. africanaussieMarch 18, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I cant really discover when my caladiums do best - sometimes in the middle of the wet season they suddenly appear. I have noticed in the last couple of weeks that they seem to be showing their pretty colours again. I love the one in the top photo.

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    1. BernieHMarch 18, 2013 at 10:07 PM

      Yes it's the same here, AA. They seem to just have a mind of their own, and pop up when they deem it necessary. I don't mind though. It's always a delightful surprise when I get to see them rising from dormancy.

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  8. eileeninmdMarch 18, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    They do have lovely colors, gorgeous plant. Have a happy week!

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  9. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Every summer, I say I should have added caladiums to my containers. And every spring, I forget about them! This might be the year I actually do it--I loved your collection. Especially the second one, for some reason.

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    1. BernieHMarch 18, 2013 at 10:08 PM

      They do make great fillers in containers. I hope you remember them this year and share photos of them for us all.

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  10. RobinLMarch 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    I've never grown Caladiums, and I really should try. They will not last through the winter, but we do see the bulbs available, but we'd have to dig them up in the fall. Hmmm, given me food for thought, because yours are gorgeous!

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    1. BernieHMarch 18, 2013 at 10:08 PM

      Do give them a try, Robin. They're such fantastic plants and come in an amazing variety of colours and patterns.

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  11. Pam/DiggingMarch 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    It is good to be reminded of how much lovely color caladiums can add to the garden, without any need of flowers. Thanks for joining in the Foliage Follow-Up meme this month, Bernie!

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    1. BernieHMarch 18, 2013 at 10:09 PM

      It's was fun joining in your meme, Pam. Thanks for hosting such a great meme.

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  12. Dewberry / AmanitaMarch 18, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    The second photo is so wonderful! I love it!

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    1. BernieHMarch 18, 2013 at 10:10 PM

      That's the oldest Caladium in my garden, Dewberry. It's the most commonly seen one in gardens around here.

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  13. DeniseinVAMarch 22, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    Fantastic macro's. To see these beautiful leaves close up like this is a real pleasure.

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