Go Big and Go Bold this summer with a grouping of Elephant Ears in your containers and borders! Your neighbors will be amazed at the large "Elephant Ear" sized leaves. This special package contains 5 tubers that are 5-7" in circumference. These babies are smaller than normal but that does not stop them from growing to a full and mature size! Take advantage of this limited time special offer only available for this weeks countdown deal. Order today and this item will ship Monday May 7th, 2012 at the latest!!
*Growing Tip: Elephant Ears are tropical bulbs and need a lot of sun, and humidity to sprout. Be patient until they sprout and be careful to not over water before they have sprouted. It can take 6-8 weeks until you see a sprout.
Height: 36-60"
Bloom Time:
Minimum for Effect:
3-11
24-36"
1-2"
9-11
7/9 inches circumference
Spring
Exclusive Countdown Deals
Features of Genus:
Colocasia
How to Plant Exclusive Countdown Deals?
To plant Exclusive Countdown Deals the bulbs should be planted with the nose of the bulb upward (or the roots facing downwards) and the Bulk Elephant Ears (5 bulbs) should be planted roughly 1-2" deep and 24-36" apart from one another.
Note: For some bulbs you may not be able to tell which way is up or down, in these cases just plant them on their side and they will adjust on their own.
When to Plant Bulk Elephant Ears (5 bulbs)?
Exclusive Countdown Deals are normally planted Spring, and most Bulk Elephant Ears (5 bulbs) will begin to flower sometime in .
Shipping Charges:
Shipping is only $3.95 for any and all orders, including bulk bulbs!
Order Total
Shipping & Handling
Any Amount
$3.95
Shipping Schedule: (Spring 2013)
We will begin shipping most spring-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-March, and will ship based on the best time to plant in your zone. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground, FedEx Ground or USPS Priority Mail (3-5 business days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.
**We cannot guarantee the shipment of spring bulbs before March 15, 2013, in exception to Begonias and Caladiums.
Hardiness Zone
Shipping Schedule
Begonia & Caladium-Only Orders
Shipping Begins Late February
Zones 8-11
Shipping Begins Mid-March
Zones 6-7
Shipping Begins Early April
Zones 3-5
Shipping Begins Mid-April
Shipping Schedule: (Fall 2013)
We will begin shipping most fall-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-September, and will ship beginning with the pre-orders which were placed first. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground, FedEx Ground or USPS Priority Mail (3-5 business days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.
**We cannot guarantee delivery of fall planted bulbs before September 15, 2013, other than Bearded Iris-Only orders which will ship in August.**
This tool will help you figure out how many bulbs you may need to completely fill your garden. To start, select your garden shape and then fill in the boxes with the required information.