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Heliconia farinosa 'Rio'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 5'-7'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Heliconia farinosa 'Rio' plant details

Heliconia farinosa 'Rio' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with 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 farinosa 'Rio'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: heliconiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia farinosa 'Rio'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Brazilian beauty is about as wonderful as nature gets. It grows to six feet in partial shade and blooms well in 10-15 gallon shallow containers. The flowers are a striking deep red with contrasting lemon yellow sepals and blooms year around. To top it off we have found this one easy to grow. Put the container on a coaster and bring this baby inside for the winter, it doesn't mind low light. You won't regret this purchase.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Heliconia farinosa 'Rio' plant

How to Grow Heliconia farinosa 'Rio'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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