Photo by Tejas Tropicals
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Heliconia 'Keanae Red'
Also Known As
- Heliconia psittacorum x 'Keanea Red'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Heliconia 'Keanae Red' plant details
Heliconia 'Keanae Red' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer orange and 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliconia 'Keanae Red'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: heliconiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
- Uses: exotic, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia 'Keanae Red'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Tejas Tropicals
Garden photo gallery of Heliconia 'Keanae Red'
By: Tejas Tropicals
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Gardening facts about Heliconia 'Keanae Red' plant
How to Grow Heliconia 'Keanae Red'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Heliconia psittacorum 'Golden Torch', Heliconia psittacorum hyb. 'Golden Torch', Heliconia psittacorum x spathocircinata 'Golden Torch', Golden Torch Parrot's Beak
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Firecracker Heliconia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 10'-15'
- bright shade - shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 4'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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