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    Heliconia 'Golden Torch'

    Also Known As

    • 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

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Heliconia 'Golden Torch' plant details

    Heliconia 'Golden Torch' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Heliconia 'Golden Torch'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: heliconiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Heliconia 'Golden Torch'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Golden Torch is a vigorous and hardy heliconia that grows from 4-6 feet tall. It has large musoid leaves that contrast beautifully with the deep yellow flowers. The large yellow bracts and sepals create dramatic displays all year long and are excellent as cut flowers. It can be grown in partial to full sun. If you are looking for a lemon yellow heliconia, this is the one for you.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Heliconia 'Golden Torch' plant

    How to Grow Heliconia 'Golden Torch'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Heliconia mariae

    aka Firecracker Heliconia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Heliconia mariae flower by Peter Richardson
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    Heliconia angusta 'Holiday'

    aka Heliconia angusta 'Holiday Red', Holiday Red Heliconia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Heliconia angusta 'Holiday' flower by Tejas Tropicals
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    Heliconia champneiana 'Splash'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Heliconia champneiana 'Splash' flower by Tejas Tropicals
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    Heliconia collinsiana

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Heliconia collinsiana flower, foliage by Tejas Tropicals
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    Heliconia curtispatha

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-25'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Heliconia curtispatha flower by Tejas Tropicals
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