Heart to Heart® Scarlet Flame™ Caladium

Heart to Heart® ‘Scarlet Flame’ is a compact, mounding strap-leaf caladium grown for dark green leaves marked with rose-red veins and pink blotches. Its upright color and fast growth suit containers, hanging baskets, patio combinations, and border plantings. Classic Caladiums identifies it as a sun-tolerant Heart to Heart® selection, while the plant patent documents its distinctive leaf pattern and mounding form. ## Garden use and appearance The narrow, lance-shaped leaves keep the outline lighter than broad fancy-leaf caladiums. Use it as a foliage accent in warm-season beds or a container where its red and green pattern can be seen close up. The breeder notes that it can tolerate full sun, though caladium performance varies with warmth, moisture, and local conditions. ## Growing conditions Plant tubers only after the soil has warmed; caladiums grow best in warm conditions and are damaged by cold. Choose rich, evenly moist soil with good drainage. In containers, use a free-draining mix and water when the surface begins to dry rather than leaving the pot waterlogged. Sources: [Classic Caladiums: Scarlet Flame](https://classiccaladiums.com/products/scarlet_flame_caladiums), [Scarlet Flame plant patent](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP25419), [Proven Winners Scarlet Flame profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/p/11356). ## Maintenance Keep the root zone warm and consistently moist during active growth, and protect plants from cold. Lift and store tubers before frost in climates where they cannot remain outdoors year-round.