Heliconia 'Tropics'

Also Known As

Heliconia psittacorum x 'Tropic'
Tropic False Bird-Of-Paradise
Tropic Parakeet Flower
Tropic Parrot's Beak
Tropic Parrot's Plantain

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-7'
W: 4'-7'

planting zones

10a-11

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Heliconia 'Tropics' plant details

Heliconia 'Tropics' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliconia 'Tropics'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: heliconiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 7 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia 'Tropics'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a hybrid between psittacorum and spathocircinata that creates a torch type flower shape. The inflorescence has 5-6 bracts that are bright orange graduating to red at the tips, pretty awesome. It grows to 6 feet and does well in containers. It blooms spring thru fall.

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Gardening facts about Heliconia 'Tropics' plant

How to Grow Heliconia 'Tropics'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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