Is Caladium an Annual??

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a82allison Joined: 3/17/2008 Location: Florida Posts: 31	Posted: Apr/05/2008 4:09 PM PST I didn't think that they were? But the big box store (HD) is selling them as annuals? I'm in zone 8b. I was thinking they would look great under my tree but I didn't think I would have to replace them every year. Allison Quote \| Reply \| Report

bensmom98 Joined: 7/26/2006 Location: Lake Champlain Valley Posts: 9121	Posted: Apr/05/2008 4:44 PM PST From Wikipedia: They are hardy only to USDA plant hardiness zone 10; in colder areas, they are typically grown as tender bulbs or as houseplants. You could dig them up and store them over the winter. Quote \| Reply \| Report

fairygarden Joined: 3/17/2008 Location: SC Posts: 2104 Moderator	Posted: Apr/06/2008 7:12 PM PST Oh they are definitely annuals here in SC. Quote \| Reply \| Report

witt Joined: 3/28/2008 Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 16629 Moderator	Posted: Apr/10/2008 5:00 AM PST I've had them to come back when they were well-mulched and we had a mild winter. This year I don't think I mulched enough, for I haven't seen a sign of its return. I had the most gorgeous red, ruffly variety. I could just kick myself for not digging them up in time. Quote \| Reply \| Report