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Heliconia psittacorum 'Strawberries and Cream'

Also Known As

  • Heliconia psittacorum 'Strawberry and Cream'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Heliconia psittacorum 'Strawberries and Cream' plant details

Heliconia psittacorum 'Strawberries and Cream' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly 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 psittacorum 'Strawberries and Cream'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: heliconiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia psittacorum 'Strawberries and Cream'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly 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 pretty psittacorum that grows from 3 to 4 feet and prefers partial shade to almost full sun. The blossoms are a strawberry reddish pink with cream at the base that blends subtly into the cream colored sepals. It grows well in containers and blooms profusely year round. As with all Psittacorums it takes cool temperatures. Our 3 gallon plants are in bud right now. Perfect time to try one.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Heliconia psittacorum 'Strawberries and Cream' plant

How to Grow Heliconia psittacorum 'Strawberries and Cream'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly 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

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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