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Oct 24, 2023 · A dramatic new Colocasia color, Redemption’s leaves are jet-black with a hot pink center and pink veining that intensifies in the heat. Polished with a shiny, rippled finish to its leaves, Redemption makes an exceptional addition to containers, poolside plantings, and accent plantings.
As the leaves mature, a neon-pink blotch forms, growing larger and radiating outward in the center of each leaf, intensifying in the heat. Highly effective at the edge of a pond or water garden. A dramatic choice for patio containers. An herbaceous perennial; may remain evergreen in mild winter areas. Light.
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Breeders often throw away thousands of seedlings before they find one that is worthy of introduction. This new Colocasia from breeder friend Brian Williams will make up for all of those that never made it to stardom. Rippled, shiny leaves emerge green and quickly turn black with the help of the sun.
Redemption (Colocasia, variety COREDE) PP34,729 has a clumping habit and has shown to be hardy in zone 7 and possibly colder if well protected with mulch in winter. Plant sold in 4 inch pot. Between 8 inches to 12 inches or more tall.
This masterpiece grows to 4' tall, with corrugated dark black purple foliage that serves as a background for the central pattern of pink that takes up 1/3 of the leaf surface, both front and back. The pink color also follows the vein lines partially toward the leaf edge...truly stunning.
Redemption Elephant Ears, Colocasia, has many talking about its stunning foliage. In spring, rippled, shiny green leaves emerge and quickly turn jet-black. As the leaves mature, a neon-pink center blotch forms with veins, growing larger and radiating outward like a starburst.
