Heliconia obscuroides

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 14'
W: 24"

planting zones

10a-11

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Heliconia obscuroides plant details

Heliconia obscuroides is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliconia obscuroides

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: heliconiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 14 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia obscuroides

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a med-large Heliconia with a deep red bract and creamy yellow sepals that hang from chocolate blotched stems. This is a hard to find species that is easy to grow and will bloom in containers. The chocolate patterned stems along with the spectacular flowers make this a stand out.

By: Tejas Tropicals

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Gardening facts about Heliconia obscuroides plant

How to Grow Heliconia obscuroides

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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