Heliconia indica 'Spectabilis'
HELICONIA
Musaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Heliconia indica 'Spectabilis'
HELICONIA
Musaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: green & red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: bronze-red underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, contemporary & coastal designs

Uses: accents, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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