Zone 11 · Caladium

Planting Caladium in Zone 11

Caladium × hortulanum

✅ Caladium thrives in zone 11 (hardy 9–11)

Can I plant today?

Caladium has a specific planting window in zone 11. Check back in spring.

Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·

Zone's last frost

essentially frost-free

Zone's first frost

essentially frost-free

Bloom window

June – October

Peak bloom

July

Sun required

part sun, shade

Mature height

18"

Spacing

12" apart

Type

bulb

How to plant Caladium in zone 11

Plant tubers when soil is 70°F+. Grown for showy heart-shaped foliage; treat as annual in zones 3-8.

Caladium peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.

Cosmos

Peaks in August

Sunflower

Peaks in August

Marigold

Peaks in August

Snapdragon

Peaks in June

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