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    • Photo of Heliconia collinsiana flower, foliage by Tejas Tropicals

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    Heliconia collinsiana

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Heliconia collinsiana plant details

    Heliconia collinsiana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green and white foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliconia collinsiana

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: heliconiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and white
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: exotic, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia collinsiana

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a medium sized pendant Heliconia with spectacular deep red bracts with yellow sepals. The seeds form in the bract, first yellow then blue, creating a beautiful contrasting display all their own. It grows to around 6' in a container and about 8' in a bed. It prefers partial shade to partial sun. The foliage has heavy white powder and even has powder frosting on the upper red bracts. A must have for Heliconia lovers.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Heliconia collinsiana plant

    How to Grow Heliconia collinsiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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