Bring vibrant, tropical color to your shady spots with the stunning Caladium 'Sweetheart' (Florida Sweetheart). Featuring bubblegum-pink heart-shaped leaves, dark pink veins, and a crisp, dark green margin, this compact, variegated foliage plant is a standout choice for containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders.
Why You’ll Love It
- Stunning Color: Bright pink foliage provides a dramatic contrast in shady gardens.
- Compact Habit: Perfect for small spaces, growing to a neat 12–15 inches in height and width.
- Sun & Shade Tolerant: Unlike many caladiums, 'Sweetheart' is quite sun-tolerant but thrives in dappled sunlight to full shade.
- Low Maintenance: Easy-to-grow, disease-resistant, and ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Product Details
- Variety: Caladium 'Sweetheart' (Florida Sweetheart)
- Light Requirements: Part Shade to Full Shade
- Zones: 9-10 (Hardy), grown as annual elsewhere or as a houseplant
- Growth Form: Fancy-leaved, clumping, mounded
- Uses: Landscape borders, patio planters, hanging baskets, indoor houseplant
Growing & Care Tips
- Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during summer heat, but do not let it become waterlogged.
- Fertilizing: Feed occasionally during the growing season for maximum leaf size.