Colocasia plants are bold tropical perennials grown for their large, architectural leaves and fast seasonal growth. Ideal for borders and containers, they create strong visual impact and thrive in warm, moist conditions.
Colocasia
Colocasia plug plants are grown for their dramatic, large‑leaf foliage and tropical appearance. Ideal for containers, patios, and sheltered UK gardens, they add bold structure and impact throughout the growing season.
Colocasia ‘Blue Hawaii’ is a dramatic exotic plant with large blue‑green, textured leaves. Ideal for containers and summer borders, it adds bold structure and tropical style to UK gardens
Colocasia ‘Black Coral’ is a dramatic exotic plant with large, glossy near‑black leaves. Perfect for containers and summer borders, it adds bold structure and tropical style to UK gardens
Tropical and exotic gardening is booming in 2026, bringing bold foliage, fiery colour and lush, immersive planting to UK spaces of every size. Big leaves, climate‑smart exotics, vibrant palettes and container jungles define the trend. This showcase explores...
Colocasia, often called Elephant Ears, brings bold, tropical impact to any garden with its huge, dramatic leaves and fast growth. These moisture‑loving plants thrive in rich, damp soil, dappled shade, and warm conditions. Perfect for pond edges, exotic...
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Exotic Plants in UK Gardens
| 21 Jan, 2026
Exotic plants can transform UK gardens with bold shapes, vibrant colours, and a sense of the tropics. With the right microclimate, soil preparation, and winter protection, many exotic species thrive beautifully in the UK
Colocasia Care Guide – Everything You Need to Know
| 09 Dec, 2025
Colocasia (Elephant Ear) is a tropical plant with huge, dramatic leaves. Although not fully hardy in the UK, it thrives in warm, moist conditions and can be overwintered successfully by lifting tubers or bringing pots indoors.
Colocasia plug plants (Elephant Ears) bring bold tropical foliage to UK gardens. Plant in moist, rich soil, keep well‑watered, and feed regularly for dramatic leaves. Grow in pots or borders and overwinter indoors or lift the tubers to protect from frost....
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Colocasia ‘Black Coral’ – A Delight for Any English Garden
| 09 Jun, 2025
Colocasia ‘Black Coral’ brings bold, jet‑black foliage and dramatic height to English gardens. Thriving in rich, moist soil and partial shade, it offers an easy way to introduce a tropical look to borders, water gardens, and summer displays.
Colocasia ‘Black Coral’ has bold, glossy black foliage that adds instant drama to gardens. Plant in partial shade, use rich, moist soil, feed regularly, and keep the soil consistently damp. Protect from cold by bringing containers indoors or storing tubers...
Colocasia ‘Maui Gold’ – Growing Guide
| 04 Jun, 2025
Colocasia ‘Maui Gold’ brings luminous golden foliage and a dramatic tropical feel to gardens and containers. It thrives in warmth, moisture and indirect light, making it ideal for patios, summer displays and indoor growing. With proper watering, humidity,...
Colocasia ‘Maui Gold’ is a striking tropical plant with glowing golden leaves and bold architectural presence. Thriving in moist, rich soil and partial shade, it brings instant exotic style to borders, pondsides, and containers. This guide explains how...
🌿 Growing the Colocasia ‘White Lava’ in Your Garden
| 26 Mar, 2025
Colocasia ‘White Lava’ is a stunning tropical foliage plant that thrives in partial shade, rich soil and consistent moisture. This UK guide covers planting, watering, feeding, overwintering and propagation to help you grow impressive, exotic-looking leaves...
