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    • Photo of Heliconia 'Carmasita' flower by Tejas Tropicals

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    Heliconia 'Carmasita'

    Also Known As

    • Heliconia latispatha x psittacorum 'Carmasita'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Heliconia 'Carmasita' plant details

    Heliconia 'Carmasita' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun 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 'Carmasita'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: heliconiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia 'Carmasita'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Carmasita is a fairly large flowered Heliconia with bright red bracts graduating to lemon yellow at the base. The sepals are bright yellow and the flower has a very open and upright structure creating a very pleasing effect. It is a very heavy bloomer and only grows to 3-5'. This is a new hybrid that's cold tolerant and in high demand, with good reason.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Heliconia 'Carmasita' plant

    How to Grow Heliconia 'Carmasita'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • 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

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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