Description

Caladium ‘Frieda Hemple’

Add bold, tropical beauty to your landscape with Caladium ‘Frieda Hemple’, a classic caladium variety known for its striking foliage and reliable performance. Large, heart-shaped leaves feature vibrant red centers surrounded by deep green margins, creating a dramatic contrast that brightens shaded garden spaces. This vigorous grower provides long-lasting color from late spring through fall and is perfect for containers, borders, landscape beds, and mass plantings. Thriving in warm, humid conditions, Caladium ‘Frieda Hemple’ is easy to grow and offers a stunning foliage display with minimal maintenance.

Key Features

• Large heart-shaped leaves with bright red centers
• Deep green margins provide dramatic contrast
• Classic, reliable caladium variety
• Excellent for shade gardens, containers, borders, and mass plantings
• Adds tropical color and texture to landscapes
• Thrives in partial shade to full shade
• Prefers moist, well-drained, organically rich soil
• Heat and humidity tolerant
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow
• Mature Size: 12–18 in. tall × 12–18 in. wide
• Perennial in USDA Zones 9–11; grown as an annual in cooler climates