Heart to Heart® Clowning Around Caladium | Proven Winners®

Cream-orange leaves veined in rose pink with green, mottled edges.

'Clowning Around' Caladium is a shade-loving foliage plant grown for its layered color and irregular pattern, bringing contrast and visual texture to containers and garden beds.

What You'll Use It For

• Adding contrast to green-heavy shade plantings
• Creating more dynamic container combinations
• Breaking up solid color blocks with pattern
• Mass planting for a textured, layered look
• Pairing with darker foliage for balance

Why Lazy Leaf Loves It

The cream-orange base keeps the plant light, while the rose-pink veins add structure and direction across each leaf. The green mottling at the edges prevents it from feeling flat, giving it movement and variation without becoming chaotic. It performs well in shade, making it a reliable option when you want color and pattern without needing direct sun.

Product Details

Growing Conditions

• Light: Part shade to shade
• USDA Zones: 10–11 (grown as an annual in most climates)
• Water: Average; prefers consistently moist soil

Mature Size

• Height: 15–20 inches
• Spread: 10–14 inches

Bloom & Seasonal Interest

• Bloom time: Grown for foliage
• Foliage color: Cream orange with rose pink veining and green edges
• Interest: Mottled, multi-toned foliage

Plant Characteristics

• Plant type: Annual
• Habit: Upright
• Container role: Thriller

What's Included

One Heart to Heart® 'Clowning Around' Caladium plant

Grown and shipped at the right time for planting in your area.