Elephant Ears Growing Guide

Planting Elephant Ears

Plant in spring after the last frost.
If you cannot plant your bulbs and perennials right away, store them in a cool, dry, dark location, like a basement.
Plant in the garden when soil temperature reaches 10 °C (50 °F) or more.
Dig a hole in rich, organic soil about 3 to 4 times the size of the tuber and plant 5 cm (2 in) deep and 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart.
Water thoroughly after planting.

Growing Elephant Ears

Elephant ears are beautiful as a groundcover, for borders, in containers on your deck and inside your home.
Mix several varieties for a colourful contrast. Take advantage of their large, attractive foliage and grow them amongst your other plants for added texture.

Care Elephant Ears

Maintain a regular watering schedule. Keep the soil moist, but avoid over-watering.
Keep them healthy by removing dead leaves and stems, and fertilize once a month.

Winterizing Elephant Ears

Hardy in zones 8 to 10, elsewhere lift or protect over-winter.
After first fall frost has blackened the foliage, or the foliage begins to wither, cut stems back to 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in).
Lift the bulbs: gently dig up bulb and allow to dry off.
Store in slightly moistened vermiculite or peat moss in a cool 5 °C to 10 °C (40 °F to 50 °F) location.