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 green foliage. 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
Foliage: evergreen green
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

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How to Grow Heliconia curtispatha

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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