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

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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

A very desirable new hybrid psittacorum with a torch shaped orange-red flower bract. The sepals inside the bracts are very upright which adds to the beauty of this heliconia. It grows to about 4' and prefers full sun to partial shade. It grows and blooms well for us in containers.

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

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