Caladium 'Red Flash' (Caladium bicolor)

Caladium 'Red Flash': Bold Color for Shade

Caladium 'Red Flash' (also known as 'Redflash' or 'Flash Rouge') is a classic fancy-leaf caladium cultivar prized for its large, heart-shaped leaves with a brilliant red center, prominent red veins, and a wide green margin. The color intensity deepens in brighter shade. It is a vigorous grower, reaching 18-24 inches tall, making a bold statement in containers and shaded beds.

Culture and Synonyms

Like all caladiums, 'Red Flash' requires warm temperatures, high humidity, and consistently moist, well-drained soil. Plant tubers in spring after soil reaches 70°F. It is synonymous with Cyrtospadix bicolor, Caladium x hortulanum, and Caladium bicolor. In cooler zones, lift tubers before frost and store dry at 60°F.

Taxonomy

• Family: Araceae
• Genus: Caladium
• Cultivar: 'Red Flash'
• Synonyms: Cyrtospadix bicolor, Caladium x hortulanum, Caladium bicolor