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

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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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