Heliconia 'Gerhardt'

Also Known As

Heliconia psittacorum x 'Gerhardt'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

10a-11

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Heliconia 'Gerhardt' plant details

Heliconia 'Gerhardt' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red 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 'Gerhardt'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia 'Gerhardt'

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

Okay, this is a gorgeous psittacorum hybrid with 6 to 8 deep red bracts with white sepals. The intensity of the torch shaped red bracts and their size makes this one of my favorite Heliconias. It grows 4-5' and will take full sun to partial shade. It does very well in containers and is a dependable bloomer. A must have.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Heliconia 'Gerhardt' plant

How to Grow Heliconia 'Gerhardt'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
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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