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Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton': Pink Leaves with Green Margins

Overview

Caladium 'Carolyn Whorton' (also spelled Carolyn Wharton) is a fancy-leaved caladium with bright pink leaves edged in green and prominent green veins. A vibrant choice for shade containers.

Taxonomy

Family:	Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus:	Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)
Cultivar:	Carolyn Whorton
Also known as:	Carolyn Wharton
Synonyms:	Cyrtospadix bicolor, Caladium x hortulanum, Caladium bicolor

Culture

Warm soil, shade, consistent moisture. Lift tubers in fall in cold climates.

Bulbs: Heart Fern (Hemionitis arifolia): Charming, Heart-Shaped Leaves for Terrariums; Fancy-Leaf Caladium 'Angel Wings' (Caladium bicolor); Caladium 'Red Flash' (Caladium bicolor); Strap-Leaf Caladium 'Florida Sweetheart' (Caladium); Caladium 'Thai Beauty' (Caladium): Striking Red & Green Leaves; Caladium 'White Christmas': White Leaves with Green Veins; Caladium 'Candidum': White Leaves with Green Veins, Classic Variety; Dwarf Caladium 'Gingerland': White Leaves with Red Spots; Dwarf Caladium 'Miss Muffett': Chartreuse Leaves with Red Spots; Growing Caladium (Angel Wings): Colorful Foliage for Shade Gardens and Containers

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