Photo by Tejas Tropicals
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Heliconia hirsuta 'Peru'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6'
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Heliconia hirsuta 'Peru' plant details
Heliconia hirsuta 'Peru' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red and yellow 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliconia hirsuta 'Peru'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: heliconiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 6 FT tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia hirsuta 'Peru'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Tejas Tropicals
Garden photo gallery of Heliconia hirsuta 'Peru'
By: Tejas Tropicals
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Heliconia hirsuta 'Peru' plant
How to Grow Heliconia hirsuta 'Peru'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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