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Heliconia curtispatha

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 12'-25'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Heliconia curtispatha plant details

Heliconia curtispatha is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aquatic with. In fall, summer and winter red flowers emerge. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliconia curtispatha

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: heliconiaceae
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia curtispatha

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a large pendant flowered or hanging Heliconia with a glorious bright red inflorescence and lemon yellow sepals. It grows up to 15' in a bed and 6-8' in a container and has large banana shaped leaves with waxy powder on the undersides and faint red midrib striping. These can grow in very wet conditions so look great as a marginal plant along a pond or swampy area. Does well in partial to full sun. A wonderful and rare beauty.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Heliconia curtispatha plant

How to Grow Heliconia curtispatha

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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