Botanical Name: Caladium bicolor ‘Tapestry’

Common Name: Fancy-Leaf Caladium

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11); Grown as an Annual Elsewhere

Size: 18–24" Tall × 18–24" Spread

Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Habit

Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade (Tolerates Morning Sun)

Soil: Prefers Moist, Well-Drained, Organic-Rich Soil

Water Needs: Moderate; Consistent Moisture for Best Growth

Bloom Season: Grown for Foliage (Spring through Fall)

Fertilizer: Light, Regular Feeding During Active Growth

Features: Creamy White Leaves with Green Margins, Red and Pink Veining, Dramatic Patterning, Large Fancy Leaves

Uses: Ideal for Shade Gardens, Large Containers, Borders, Underplantings, and Woodland Gardens

Patent: ❌ Not Patented

Propagation: ✔ Propagation Allowed

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More About Caladium ‘Tapestry’

Caladium ‘Tapestry’ is one of the most visually striking fancy-leaf caladiums available, prized for its complex, multicolored foliage. The large, heart-shaped leaves feature a creamy white center layered with green margins and intricate red and pink veining—creating a woven, tapestry-like effect that gives the variety its name.This bold foliage makes ‘Tapestry’ a true focal plant in shaded gardens. Unlike simpler caladium color patterns, its layered tones add depth and interest even from a distance, making it especially effective in mass plantings or as a standout specimen in large containers.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Tapestry’ has performed best in bright shade and filtered light, where its leaf colors stay rich and well-defined. It emerges steadily, fills out into a strong clump, and maintains impressive foliage size throughout the season when given consistent moisture.We especially appreciate its dramatic presence. ‘Tapestry’ pairs beautifully with solid-colored caladiums, ferns, and hostas, allowing its intricate patterning to take center stage. It’s an excellent choice when you want a caladium that feels bold and ornamental rather than subtle.

Caladium ‘Tapestry’ vs. Other Caladiums

Compared to every other variety in this group, Tapestry is the most complex and visually layered. Where Carolyn Whorton commits to pink, Moonlight commits to white, and Gingerland and Miss Muffet commit to speckling, Tapestry blends multiple tones—green, cream, pink, and red—into a single dramatic leaf. This makes it feel more artistic and less predictable than the others, especially in mixed containers or focal plantings.

When placed alongside simpler varieties, Tapestry naturally becomes the centerpiece. It does not function as a neutral like Moonlight or a straightforward color statement like Carolyn Whorton; instead, it rewards closer inspection and thoughtful pairing. For gardeners who want a caladium that feels rich, layered, and design-forward, Tapestry stands apart as the most expressive and visually sophisticated option in the group.