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Colocasia esculenta Hawaiian Punch

Colocasia esculenta Hawaiian Punch

Help your customers or clients design a relaxing island-inspired garden by offering a new colocasia for small spaces. Hawaiian Punch is a compact esculenta type that effectively creates a relaxing tropical oasis without taking up tons of real estate. This unique and eye-catching plant features substantial, upward-facing leaves atop vibrant red stems for added flair. Growing to 3' tall with a 3-4' spread, it not only adds plenty of lush green to the landscape, it is the perfect size for containers that can be brought indoors for winter. Lift in fall in zones 3-8.
  • Hardiness Zones 3-10. Lift in Fall in zones 3-8
  • Mature Height 36 inches
  • Bloom Time Summer to first frost (Jun-first frost)
  • Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
  • Ship As7-9" Bulb
  • Deer Resistant
  • Container Friendly

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Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Punch'

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SKU: #71781
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Product Details

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  • Botanical Name:

    Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Punch'
  • Ship As:

    Bulb
  • Size:

    7-9"
  • Lift In Fall:

    3-8
  • Suggested Uses:

    Borders, Container Gardening, Water Garden, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant
  • Flower Form:

    Flowers are insignificant and rarely produced.
  • Foliage Type:

    Large glossy green leaves and bright red stems.
  • Mature Spread:

    36 - 48 inches
  • Spacing:

    36 - 48 inches

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions:

    2-4" deep and 36-48" apart
  • Soil Moisture:

    Deep, moisture-retentive soils. They are heavy feeders. Plants love moist conditions.
  • Will Tolerate:

    Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil
  • Pruning Instructions:

    Not needed
  • Winter Care:

    Lift in fall if you live in zones 3-8 for winter storage. Replant the following spring after frosts are over.
  • Planting Depth:

    2 - 4" deep
  • Watering Requirements:

    High water needs. Keep well watered during its growing period (spring, summer, early fall)
  • Fertilization Requirements:

    Once per year
  • Special Care:

    Not needed.

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

  • Tropical Plants (Caladium & Elephant Ears)
    Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date
    3A - 6A 4/28/25 - 6/6/25 6/2/2025
    6B-7A 4/21/25 - 6/6/25 6/2/2025
    7B-8A 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025
    8B-9A 3/31/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025
    9B - 11B 3/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/2025


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Will Hawaiian Punch colocasia be perennial for me in Florida zone 9? If no are there any alocasia or colocasia that would be? I have 4 large antique concrete urns I want to use for the plantings. Thank you! T.
Asked by T
Verified Reply - AngelaHawaiian Punch Colocasia esculenta can over winter in your zone 9 garden urns.Was this answer helpful to you
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My bulbs have been planted about 3 weeks in zone 7 and I have not seen any growth appear. They are planted in pots that are well drained and well watered. Location is dappled sun. How long can I expect for growth to appear.
Asked by Denee
Verified Reply - AngelaColocasia can take 6-8 weeks before showing any top growth. It will depend largely on consistently warm temperatures. Was this answer helpful to you
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I planted my bulbs 6 weeks ago and I have yet to see any growth, at what point will I see it?
Asked by Michelle
Verified Reply - ViciExpect top growth to emerge in 3 to 8 weeks, depending on the availability of warmth and moisture. Was this answer helpful to you
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How long after planting will the plant emerge? It's been 2 weeks and there's no life from any day f my seeds.
Asked by Michelle
Verified Reply - ViciExpect top growth to emerge in 3 to 8 weeks, depending on the availability of warmth and moisture. Was this answer helpful to you
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How many bulbs per bag?
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Verified Reply - ViciThere are 3 bulbs per bag.Was this answer helpful to you
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