Caladium - Celebration
Best tropical foliage for gardeners seeking low-maintenance shade color.
Bring vibrant color and tropical flair to your garden or indoor space with the Caladium 'Celebration'. This low-maintenance plant boasts striking foliage featuring deep crimson veins, white speckles, and green margins. Its colors subtly shift with light exposure, offering a dynamic visual display. Perfect for adding interest to shady garden beds or as a lively indoor accent, it thrives in partial sun to partial shade. Sold as a pack of three large bulbs, it promises a spectacular show from summer through fall.
$26.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
726
/ 3183
#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
Includes
3
/ large Caladium bulbs
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, season-long color displays
- Urban dwellers with limited space or shady balconies
- Busy homeowners wanting low-effort, heat-loving plants
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners avoiding seasonal bulb storage
- Parents and pet owners prioritizing household safety
- Beginners needing forgiving, low-maintenance plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Foliage Vibrancy
Crimson veins and white speckles create a high-contrast, tropical visual impact.
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering plants struggle to bloom.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention to maintain its lush, colorful summer appearance.
Visual Versatility
Dynamic color shifts make it equally effective indoors or in garden beds.
Growth Consistency
Large, high-quality bulbs ensure reliable foliage development throughout the season.
Seasonal Longevity
Provides steady, reliable color from early summer well into the fall.
Key Specs
Includes
3 large Caladium bulbs
Planting Depth
1.5 - 2 inches
Spacing
12 inches
Mature Height
14-16 inches
Planting Season
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun to Partial Shade; Indirect Indoors
Hardiness Zones
9-11 or Indoors
SKU
11434-03
Features
- Festive foliage lasts summer to fall
- Unique white speckles and crimson veins
- Low maintenance plant
- Color shifts with light exposure
- Adds visual interest to shady areas
- Grown for colorful tropical foliage
- Includes 3 large bulbs
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Caladium Celebration for its stunning visual appeal and robust performance. The foliage delivers vibrant pink, red, and white coloration, creating dramatic focal points in shaded areas. Reviewers frequently noted the excellent size and apparent health of the bulbs upon arrival, suggesting high initial quality. Once established, the plants grow vigorously. While the final results are celebrated, some novice growers found the initial sprouting time slow. Overall, this variety offers exceptional ornamental value, making it highly recommended for gardeners seeking colorful shade plants, provided they anticipate a patient start.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety makes an excellent indoor plant. Place it in a spot with bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant foliage colors.
Plant the bulbs 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Ensure the 'eyes' or growth points are facing upward when placing them in the soil.
Yes, the Caladium 'Celebration' is known for shifting colors based on light exposure. You may notice subtle variations in the intensity of the crimson veins and white speckles depending on how much light the plant receives.
These bulbs are hardy in zones 9-11. If you live in a cooler climate, you can treat them as annuals or dig the bulbs up in the fall to store them indoors over the winter.
For the best growth and air circulation, space your bulbs 12 inches apart. This allows each plant enough room to reach its mature height of 14 to 16 inches.
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