Heliconia stricta 'Bucky'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-7'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

10a-11

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Heliconia stricta 'Bucky' plant details

Heliconia stricta 'Bucky' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and winter red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliconia stricta 'Bucky'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: heliconiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia stricta 'Bucky'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A glorious deep red flowered stricta thats hard to take your eyes off of. The red is contrasted with a thin green stripe along the edge. Its a small plant typically 4-5 feet tall that blooms heavily from early fall to early spring. It makes a great container display, due to its size, and since it prefers partial shade performs well indoors for the winter. Definitely worth a try.

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Gardening facts about Heliconia stricta 'Bucky' plant

How to Grow Heliconia stricta 'Bucky'

Sun Exposure
- mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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