Colocasia rubra 'Black Magic' (Marginal Aquatic)

You’re sure to be spell bound by this enchanting Colocasia!Massive heart-shaped leaves up to 60cm long rise on metre-long stalks, emerging green but soon darkening to a bewitching deep purple-black. Growing at breakneck speed, Colocasia rubra 'Black Magic' is a monster of a plant that would look at home in a Jurassic jungle! A must-have for lovers of black foliage, it is undeniably one of the most impressive of marginal aquatics, rivalled only perhaps by Gunnera.Grow it in ponds and bog gardens or in a water-filled container as the dramatic centrepiece of a tropical display. Over winter, enjoy it in a conservatory or lift the tubers for storage. Ultimate height and spread: 1m to 1.5m (3.2ft to 4.9ft).