Florida Boys Caladiums: Carolyn Whorton, Fancy Leaf Pinks, Carolyn

Leaf Type - Fancy
Height - Medium (12 - 18")
Sun Tolerance - More
Leaf size - Medium (2 Hands)

Carolyn Whorton has medium pink leaves splashed with dark pink-red veining and typically bordered with green. This is a tried and true variety that has been around in many gardens for decades. Caladiums require and thrive in the warm summer day and night temperatures. Pink caladiums blend with all landscape and look beautiful with green foliage.

BULB SIZE
Size #2-- 1 inch to 1.5 inches
Size #1-- 1.5 inch to 2.5 inches
Jumbo--2.5 inch to 3.5 inches
Larger bulbs DO NOT produce larger leaves or taller plants, they typically produce a fuller plant with more leaves.

6 Product Reviews - Average rating 5 / 5 (Show All)

Just incredible!

SmaktCat - 3/9/2025

I first ordered these a few years back & they were stunning. I order a larger batch about 3 years ago, because they are such a perfect balance of green & color. I was surprised how many came back the following year! (Zone 9, heavy mulch, mild winread more

My go to for decades

John Spaid - 2/9/2025

Works well with some sun and shade. My go to caladium in Austin TX or Nashville. Great caladium. Bigger bulbs are showier.

Robust, care free, and beautiful

Beth Ann Jewell - 7/1/2024

These are thriving in hot, full sun, and Sandy soil in my garden. They have spread to fill in areas where other caladium I planted did not thrive. They are wonderful to look at and I love them.

Fantastic Bed Filler

Emily F. - 2/8/2024

I bought 50 bulbs #2 bulbs last year and planted as directed. Every one came up minus the few that squirrels dug up (but did not eat). I'm in Zone 7b and it took about 3 weeks at 65 degree temps for the bulbs to come up and then they put on a show all sumread more

Gorgeous

DDMIT - 1/7/2024

Ordered 60 #1 bulbs for the first time last year and planted in a small bed at the end of the garage. They came up quickly(2-3 weeks) and required very little maintenance I cannot express how absolutely beautiful they were. They filled the entire bed aread more

Virginia plant nut

Phil K - 8/26/2019

Bought 10 #1 tubers for a 10" container, they were so large, I had to go out and buy another pot so I could plant them all. I will certainly buy more caladiums from Florida Boys next year. Thanks boys.

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