SHELL ISLANDS GARDEN CLUB Caladium varieties are available for sale from the Shell Islands Garden Club.

The Shell Islands Garden Club is selling an assortment of caladiums this spring as a fundraiser to support island and club horticultural activities. The tuberous plants, priced at a discounted three for $10, may be ordered now through early March. Orders will be available for pick up by mid-March.

Caladiums are known for their heart-shaped leaves that display color combinations of white, pink, red and green. They thrive in the local semi-tropical climate and grow well in full to partial shade. These perennials come back year after year, with no need to dig them up for winterization. Each tuber has several eyes that produce the colorful leaves.

The club is offering four varieties: Candidum Jr., Florida Sweetheart, Miss Muffet and Mixed Pink Fancyleaf. In addition, there are two mixes available for those who cannot decide: one featuring sun varieties, and the other featuring sun to part shade. Complete instructions for planting and care are included with each order.

The club was founded in 1992 to encourage all phases of home gardening, to study the art of flower arranging, to promote better horticultural practices and to help conserve natural resources. Every year, it donates the proceeds of its fundraising activities to local nonprofits that support the preservation of the island’s native vegetation and wildlife habitat.

To order caladiums, contact Sandra at 239-472-3366 or Gerri at 201-400-2078.

For more information about the club, visit sanibelgardenclub.org.