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    • Photo of Heliconia psittacorum 'Flamingo' flower by Tejas Tropicals

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    Heliconia psittacorum 'Flamingo'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Heliconia psittacorum 'Flamingo' plant details

    Heliconia psittacorum 'Flamingo' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer green and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 psittacorum 'Flamingo'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: heliconiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia psittacorum 'Flamingo'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a special colored psittacorum that grows to about 3- 4 feet and does well in partial shade to full sun. It has a unique flower color of dark pink with cream or green sepals. Planted in a decorative container in full bloom this Heliconia makes an awesome display. An easy to grow Heliconia that takes cool temperatures.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Heliconia psittacorum 'Flamingo' plant

    How to Grow Heliconia psittacorum 'Flamingo'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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