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Heart to Heart® Blushing Bride

Caladium

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'Blushing Bride' is a Strap leaf Caladium for sun and shade that features bright deep pink leaf areas with a green border, the main veins may turn whiter depending on growing conditions. It is a true “beautiful bride” among caladiums. Individual Blushing Bride caladium leaves are moderately frilly and may average about 7" long. It will tolerate both sun and shade conditions. Sun tolerant caladiums are also generally considered to be houseplants where they prefer bright light or a sunny window.

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

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	'Blushing Bride' is a Strap leaf Caladium for sun and shade that features bright deep pink leaf areas with a green border, the main veins may turn whiter depending on growing conditions. It is a true “beautiful bride” among caladiums. Individual Blushing Bride caladium leaves are moderately frilly and may average about 7" long. It will tolerate both sun and shade conditions. Sun tolerant caladiums are also generally considered to be houseplants where they prefer bright light or a sunny window. Caladiums can be an irritant if ingested. The ASPCA has more information on which plants may be harmful.

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

Blushing Bride caladium plants are 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 Blushing Bride 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 these pink and green caladium plants will not become soggy. Remember for best caladium for sun and shade 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. These sun tolerant caladiums like to be moist at all times so avoid allowing them to dry out as it also causes leaves to yellow and drop.

Where the Blushing Bride caladium 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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