Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Caladiums Are Not All Created Equal

Hi Meems, i am a Caladium lover too, but i don'...

2011-11-03T09:45:02.551-04:00

Hi Meems, i am a Caladium lover too, but i don't buy them. We just content ourselves with old varieties, which has been on the ground for decades. Our newest though is also beautiful and looks like the dark pink first photo at the Classic Caladium. But each one of them is perfect. My only dislike of them in our property is their ability to scatter around, and now there are volunteers

Those scenes are breathtaking, Meems. I can totall...

2011-11-01T18:21:29.099-04:00

Those scenes are breathtaking, Meems. I can totally understand your enthusiasm. I wonder if you can get the good doctor to work on frost tolerance. Maybe someday we northerners will be able to keep them in the ground all year. Until there is always your blog photos!

Under the oaks, caladiums are a wonderful way to a...

2011-10-31T20:37:20.780-04:00

Under the oaks, caladiums are a wonderful way to add color. You have me wanting to order some of those varieties not found in the local stores.

Those fields of caladiums are spectacular. I'm...

2011-10-31T11:41:41.892-04:00

Those fields of caladiums are spectacular. I'm always amazed to see them out in the full Florida sun. I know you thoroughly enjoyed your visit.

Housewife, I've never had a problem with squir...

2011-10-30T19:45:14.052-04:00

Housewife,
I've never had a problem with squirrels eating my caladiums. And we have LOADS of squirrels. Do you ever see deer around your property?

Diana,
You had such a dry summer... I'm glad to know your caladiums did well anyway. It is indescribable to stand there among all that beauty!

Aunt Diane, Caladiums are must if you live in FL. ...

2011-10-30T19:41:21.184-04:00

Aunt Diane,
Caladiums are must if you live in FL. I'm so glad you see the joy and relaxed nature of these marvelous foliage plants, too. Plant late... enjoy longer. Too easy. :-)

Thanks, Kimberly... It has been a great experience for me to have the privilege of seeing the production of caladiums up close. Classic has done a remarkable work and will continue to further the

Marmee, It was a load of fun having new varieties ...

2011-10-30T19:31:22.228-04:00

Marmee,
It was a load of fun having new varieties this spring. It forced me out of my comfort zone with the old stand-bys. Now I know the newer cultivars are performing better for me.

Lisa,
It would be troublesome to dig up the hundreds of bulbs I plant. It just so happens caladiums love our humidity and warmth so it is an easy-peasy plant down here. You have some beauties I

Wow. I love caladiums and am amazed that mine are...

2011-10-30T10:19:05.220-04:00

Wow. I love caladiums and am amazed that mine are still happy as clams in the garden. Those photos of the nursery are just fabulous! It must have been a rush to stand there in the middle of all that!

What a great post. I have just recently fallen in...

2011-10-29T23:49:07.673-04:00

What a great post.

I have just recently fallen in love with Caladiums but really don't know much about them. I DID NOT know they were bulb plants.

I was sad to walk out our front door the other day and see the whole ring of caladiums we had planted around the base of the tree GONE.

Do squirrels eat these?? I mean I can't find ANYTHING left of them. It'

WOW!! Wonderful pictures. You have been so helpf...

2011-10-29T22:17:19.995-04:00

WOW!! Wonderful pictures. You have been so helpful with info on caladiums. My daughter-in-law planted moonglow this summer and it really does it's name proud. they are still beautiful and really stand out. I must get some for myself.

Meems, what a treat to visit Classic Caladiums! I ...

2011-10-29T17:59:14.358-04:00

Meems, what a treat to visit Classic Caladiums! I wonder what this farm looks like from the air? Must be breathtaking. How exciting to test new bulbs in your own spaces! I'm looking forward to seeing how they perform. Your gardens look spectacular, as always. They (and you) inspire me!

Because of your marvelous pictures and posts, I to...

2011-10-29T11:09:08.476-04:00

Because of your marvelous pictures and posts, I too have found the joy of caladiums. Yes, they are still thriving because I planted some late.

Florida gardening and caladiums go hand and hand, ...

2011-10-29T10:14:07.414-04:00

Florida gardening and caladiums go hand and hand, they add so much to our garden beds. In my garden I only have some moonlight left from Spring still looking good.Many of my Fall blooming plants are getting started, cant wait. Have a great weekend Meems.

You are a lucky lady to get to experiment. I love ...

2011-10-29T09:59:10.851-04:00

You are a lucky lady to get to experiment. I love caladiums but I don't like having to try to save them from year to year. Here of courese we have to dig them up etc. They always rot or don't do as well the following year. Hence I will enjoy them from afar.

how wonderful for you to get to plant new bulbs to...

2011-10-29T09:48:06.320-04:00

how wonderful for you to get to plant new bulbs to see how they will perform. it's what you love and now you are be blessed with even more of them to enjoy. we had our first frost this morning and i have yet to survey the damages. alas, winter is coming on fast, to fast.

happy october dear sis.

FlowerLady, I'm so happy you fell in love with...

2011-10-29T07:31:43.222-04:00

FlowerLady,
I'm so happy you fell in love with Miss Muffett. Most of mine are fading, too. We'll look forward to her appearance next spring with great anticipation.

Enjoy your weekend... hope you got some of this beautiful rain down there in the south.
Meems

What a wonderful excursion to Classic Caladiums. T...

2011-10-29T06:31:59.892-04:00

What a wonderful excursion to Classic Caladiums. To walk those fields of caladiums would set my heart to pitter pattering a bit faster. They are all so lovely.

My sweet Miss Muffits are starting to fade away, but I sure enjoyed them while they were growing their little hearts out. I look forward to seeing them again next year.

Have a lovely weekend Meems.