Thompson & Morgan Thompson & Morgan Colocasia Rubra Black Magic 9Cm Potted Plant X 1

Transform your garden into a tropical jungle with Colocasia rubra ‘Black Magic’, a striking plant featuring massive heart-shaped leaves that emerge green and quickly deepen to a rich, dramatic purple-black. Rising on tall, architectural stalks, this bold foliage creates a powerful statement in ponds, bog gardens, or large container displays, adding instant exotic flair. Ideal for marginal aquatic planting or as the centrepiece of a tropical display, ‘Black Magic’ grows rapidly and delivers unforgettable visual impact. This tender perennial requires frost protection over winter, either in a conservatory or by lifting tubers and storing them in damp sand or peat, ensuring your dramatic black foliage can be enjoyed year after year. How to Grow Instructions: Light: Partial shade for best foliage colour. Temperature: Tender perennial; must be kept frost-free. Watering: Plant in boggy soil or pond margins; keep well-watered in containers. Feeding: Enrich soil with compost before planting; occasional fertiliser during growing season. Humidity: Thrives in humid, wet conditions typical of marginal aquatic planting. Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e. g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied. Features: Giant heart-shaped leaves with deep purple-black foliage Rapid-growing architectural plant for tropical displays Perfect for ponds, bog gardens, or well-watered containers Dramatic visual impact, ideal as a garden centerpiece Specifications: Dimensions: H:5 x W:5 x D:5 cm Weight: 0.2 kg Model Number: KH4529

Price: £13.99 from Robert Dyas