Heliconia mathiasiae 'Pacal'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 3'-8'

planting zones

10a-11

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Heliconia mathiasiae 'Pacal' plant details

Heliconia mathiasiae 'Pacal' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter 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 mathiasiae 'Pacal'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: heliconiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia mathiasiae 'Pacal'

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

Mathiasiae 'Pacal' is a beautiful Heliconia that grows from 4-6' with zingiberoid foliage (ginger like with opposing leaves on a central stem). The flower stem is a deep red as is the bract. The sepals are lemon yellow graduating to green at the tips. The overall look is simply wonderful. It will grow in partial shade to partial sun. It blooms year around and makes a great container specimen.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Heliconia mathiasiae 'Pacal' plant

How to Grow Heliconia mathiasiae 'Pacal'

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
- winter
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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