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    • Photo of Heliconia imbricata by Tejas Tropicals

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    Heliconia imbricata

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 10'-16'
    • W: 5'-10'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Heliconia imbricata plant details

    Heliconia imbricata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliconia imbricata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: heliconiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 16 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: rare, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia imbricata

    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

    A large Heliconia with a very unique bright red upright inflorescence. The individual bracts are short and cup shaped and stacked one on top of the other with little or no space between them. A very different looking species. It is found in southern Central America and still relatively rare in cultivation.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Heliconia imbricata plant

    How to Grow Heliconia imbricata

    • 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

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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