Colocasia 'Black Ruffles' – Elegant Ruffled Dark Foliage Elephant Ear

Add texture, drama, and tropical beauty to your garden with Colocasia 'Black Ruffles'. This distinctive Elephant Ear variety is prized for its deeply ruffled leaves and rich dark purple to near-black colouring, making it a standout choice for exotic planting schemes, containers, and statement garden displays.

Unlike traditional Elephant Ear varieties, 'Black Ruffles' features beautifully undulating leaf margins that create movement and visual interest throughout the growing season. Its unique combination of dark foliage and intricate texture makes it an exceptional focal point in both contemporary and tropical-inspired landscapes.

Key Features

• Striking dark purple to black foliage
• Distinctive ruffled and wavy leaf edges
• Excellent architectural and specimen plant
• Ideal for tropical and exotic gardens
• Thrives in moist soil and warm conditions
• Perfect for borders, containers, and waterside planting

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles'
• Common Name: Black Ruffles Elephant Ear
• Plant Type: Tropical perennial
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, moisture-retentive soil
• Watering: Keep consistently moist during active growth
• Mature Height: 90–150 cm (3–5 feet)
• Mature Spread: 90–120 cm (3–4 feet)
• Best For: Tropical borders, patio containers, feature planting, and exotic landscapes

Why Choose Colocasia 'Black Ruffles'?

Colocasia 'Black Ruffles' offers something truly different, combining dramatic dark foliage with beautifully textured leaves. The ruffled edges catch the light and add depth to planting schemes, while the rich colouring provides stunning contrast against green and brightly coloured companion plants.

Whether used as a feature plant or incorporated into a larger jungle-style display, this variety delivers season-long interest and a luxurious tropical feel.

Perfect For

• Tropical and jungle gardens
• Exotic container displays
• Contemporary planting schemes
• Waterside and bog gardens
• Foliage-focused borders
• Rare and unusual plant collections

Pair with bananas, cannas, ferns, caladiums, and ornamental grasses for a lush, layered garden full of texture and colour.

Transform your outdoor space with the dramatic beauty of Colocasia 'Black Ruffles'—a unique Elephant Ear variety that combines bold colour, elegant texture, and tropical charm.

9cm pot