Variegated Frydek Elephant Ear is the best at Farwest Show

Added on 06 September 2023

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Variegated Frydek Elephant Ear is the best at Farwest Show

Judges at the 2023 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase chose Variegated Frydek Elephant Ear (Alocasia micholitziana ‘Frydek Variegata’) as the Best in Show winner.

The plant, discovered in the Philippines, was introduced by Andrej Suske and Cascade Tropicals LLC based in Snohomish, WA, is one of 59 outstanding new selections on display at the 2023 Farwest Show and available from at least one show exhibitor.

The show opened Wednesday, Aug. 23 and continues through Friday, Aug. 25 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. The show also presents People’s Choice awards, which are chosen by attendees voting on the show floor. Those awards will be announced on Friday, the final day of the show.

“The future is always in motion,” says Mary Claire Lamm, Manager of Events and Education for the Oregon Association of Nurseries, which produces the show. “Our industry relies on a steady stream of new and better plants to fascinate plant lovers and perform in the landscape. The Farwest Show is a great place to see those new plant introductions that will move the industry forward.”

‘Frydek Variegata’ variegated elephant ear is a sought-after form of ‘Frydek’, for its unique variegation on velvety, soft foliage. Its mature leaves can get up to 18 inches long. It grows to 3 feet wide by 3 feet tall, and is hardy to Zones 10a to 12. It is available as 2-inch and 4-inch containers from Cascade Tropicals LLC.