Heliconia 'Guyana'

Also Known As

Heliconia psittacorum x 'Guadeloupe'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

10a-11

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Heliconia 'Guyana' plant details

Heliconia 'Guyana' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliconia 'Guyana'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: heliconiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: exotic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia 'Guyana'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful small psittacorum hybrid that grows to about 4 ft in partial shade to full sun. The flowers are abundant and are red with orange edging that open into a spiral shape. The sepals inside the bracts are fanned upright and have green tips which makes the entire flower structure unique and extremely attractive. It performs very nicely in containers.

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Gardening facts about Heliconia 'Guyana' plant

How to Grow Heliconia 'Guyana'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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