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Heart to Heart® Chinook

Caladium

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This distinctive caladium is easy to pick out of a crowd because of its unique salmon pink leaves outlined in emerald green. Deep pink veining accents the elongated heart-shaped leaves. Heart to Heart ‘Chinook’ caladium tolerates both sun and shade conditions in most climates. In more sun, its coloring will be a more intense coral tone, becoming pastel salmon pink in part shade to full shade.

Heart to Heart ‘Chinook’ caladium grows beautifully in patio planters, window boxes and hanging baskets, either on its own or paired with other medium vigor plants. This caladium is also useful for adding a bright spot of continuous color to sunny or shaded garden beds.

Note: Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. Please consult the ASPCA about which plants may be harmful to pets if you have a concern.

Blossom Color
Bloom Season	Grown for Foliage
Exposure	Sun or Shade
Height	8-10 in
Width	8-10 in
Spacing	8-10 in
Container Sizes	Bulbs, Quart, 6.5", 8.5"
Hardiness Zones	10, 11
Wildlife Attracted
Wildlife Deterred	Deer
Features	This distinctive caladium is easy to pick out of a crowd because of its unique salmon pink leaves outlined in emerald green. Deep pink veining accents the elongated heart-shaped leaves. Heart to Heart ‘Chinook’ caladium tolerates both sun and shade conditions in most climates. In more sun, its coloring will be a more intense coral tone, becoming pastel salmon pink in part shade to full shade. Heart to Heart ‘Chinook’ caladium grows beautifully in patio planters, window boxes and hanging baskets, either on its own or paired with other medium vigor plants. This caladium is also useful for adding a bright spot of continuous color to sunny or shaded garden beds. Note: Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. Please consult the ASPCA about which plants may be harmful to pets if you have a concern.

Adaptable as a Houseplant	No
Bog Plant	No
Is Disease Resistant	No
Drought Tolerant	No
Edible	No
Erosion Control	No
Fragrant Flower	No
Fragrant Foilage	No
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Native to North America	No
Salt Tolerant	No
Succulent	No
Water Plant	No

Uses

This heat tolerant caladium plant is great in landscapes and containers and will grow well in sunny to shady locations.

Maintenance Notes

Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.

Since Heart to Heart Caladiums prefers heat and humidity and do not tolerate cold, soggy soils, for most gardeners who live in the north will have best results in containers, as the soil in pots or planters warms up faster and has better drainage so plants will not become soggy. Remember for best growth, always keep the temperatures above 65 F.

A ¼ - ½ strength fertilizing every week or every other week is fine throughout the season, too strong a fertilizer can burn leaves, and since the leaves last all season you want to keep them looking fresh. Chinook caladium likes to be moist at all times so avoid allowing them to dry out as it also causes leaves to yellow and drop.

Where the heat tolerant caladiums will do best depends a lot on your location within the US, since sunlight intensity varies depending on where you live. Here's a quick reference to help guide you to help you succeed

Region	When to Plant	Sun or Shade	Containers or in the garden
NW & NE United States & Canada	Early summer	Full sun - light shade.	Caladiums do best in containers in this part of the country and usually need to be in a protected warm location for best results. Like a sunroom or warm patio setting. If growing outdoors select the warmest protected locations in the garden.
SW United States	Spring	shade to light shade only	Containers may be easiest but a shady, cool garden spot can also be lovely. Watch your watering to keep the plants from drying out.
Midwest	Late Spring	Light shade	Containers are likely best, but a late spring planting into a protected shade flower bed will also be fine.
SE United States	Spring	Shade to sun	Both containers and garden plantings work fine, in the deep south Caladiums may even come back the following year if kept dry over the winter.

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