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Elephant Ears – Colldora Alocasia

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Colldora, also known as Calidora, is a large Elephant Ear, producing huge, vibrant green, heart-shaped leaves that can reach up to 3 ft. feet in length. Let the soil dry somewhat between waterings. Grows in an upright habit to 6-8 ft. tall. Tolerates sun, but protect from the extreme hot afternoon sun.

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Petunia – Amazonas Plum Cockatoo Petunia hybrid

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Plum Cockatoo has a unique bloom coloration, featuring purplish interior flower color with green ruffled edges. Very showy, and a great addition to container combos. Grows in an upright, compact habit to around 12-14″ tall and wide. Full to part sun.

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Petchoa – Caliburst Yellow Petchoa

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Caliburst is a cross between Petunia and Calibrachoa, benefiting from the cold tolerance of Petunias and the vibrant flower coloration of Calibrachoa. Vibrant yellow, petunia-sized flowers appear in early spring and continue until late in the fall. With the low, compact habit of 10″ tall and 3 times as wide, Caliburst yellow is a great addition to combo containers or planted in the ground. Full to part sun.

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Elephant Ears – Golden Bone Alocasia

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Golden Bone features dark green, leathery leaves with a bright golden midrib, with some yellow mottling on mature leaves. The undersides of the leaves are burgandy in color. Likes good drainage after watering. Can grow to 3-5 ft. and taller. Part sun, protected from the hot afternoon sun.

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Ribbon Bush – Ribbons and Curls Homalocladium platycladum

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Ribbons and Curls is an unusual upright growing plant, with long, flat, lime green leaves and lime green stems. White flowers appear in fall, followed by red fruit but mainly used for its unusual foliage. Ribbon bush can be grown indoors or outdoors, but if grown outdoors protect from the hot afternoon sun. Grows to around 12″ tall.

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Bidens – Campfire Bidens hybrid

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Campfire Bidens feature small but very showy, sunflower-like, flowers produced from spring until frost. Flowers attract pollinators like butterflies and bees. Usually grows to around 14″ tall and a little wider. Full to part sun.

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Fern – Asparagus

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

A great foliage plant, with fine, needle-like foliage. Great addition for combination planters and baskets. Part to full sun.

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Plectranthus – Nicolleta

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

An excellent, low maintenance, heat-loving annual with soft, fuzzy, silver-grey foliage. Lavender flower spikes appear in low numbers in summer. Trailing/mounding habit makes it a great choice for a spiller in a planter combo. Grows to 10″ tall and 36″ wide. Full to part shade.

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Elephant Ears – Royal Hawiian Waikiki Colocasia

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Waikiki produces large, heart-shaped, striking, variegated foliage of green, pink and creamy white on mature leaves. Grows up to 3 ft. tall. Tolerates sun, but protect for the extreme hot afternoon sun.

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Elephant Ears – Black Stem Colocasia

Creekside Gardens — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Description

Black Stem peoduces large, heart-shaped, blue green leaves with deep purple-black, glossy, stems. Grows to around 3-6 ft. tall. Tolerates sun, but protect from the exteme hot afternoon sun.

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