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.

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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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